YES is the answer to that question! Are you aware that the term 'The Skin Tea' has been put upon Green Tea? It has good reason to have been applauded this name, that reason being that it has profound capabilities to improve the skins appearance and condition overall.
If you would be happy to endure clear, renewed, youthful skin, then do read on and you will find out exactly why the future of your skin is 'in the tea leaves'! Green Tea originates from China and dates back as far as 4,000 years ago.
It is made from the dried leaves of the pretty plant that is Camellia Sinensis, a perennial evergreen shrub.
The tea leaves are dried out using steam, which prevents destruction of the hugely important antioxidants found in this 'skin tea'.
The said antioxidants, are scientifically known as catechins polyphenols.
The main and most beneficial of these is, in diminutive terms EGCG.
EGCG is said to be the most influential of the antioxidants, as it has such vast effects on the body as a whole.
Your skin has a life cycle of 28 days.
When new cells are formed from stem cells, it takes them about 20 days to travel to the very surface of the epidermis (outer layer of skin).
They then stay there and are ready to die.
However...
it has been shown that EGCG appeared to react with these dying cells and they began dividing and renewing themselves again.
So if dying skin cells can be re-energised, then the skin in turn will improve in condition and will naturally look and feel renewed.
A two year study recently released by Stanford University revealed that, with Green Tea drinking volunteers, the EGCG's (antioxidants) found in Green Tea showed, smoother skin, reduction in pore size and a reduction of 'red vein' look.
It also appears to inhibit the release of histamine, reducing the skin sensitivity and redness, and can significantly reduce the appearance of Acne Rosacea.
Top 4 Extra Facts You Need To Know -A statement released by Harvard Medical School declares that "in test tubes, catechins (antioxidants) are more powerful than Vitamin C and E in halting oxidative damage to cell".
In reality, EGCG catechins are a massive 100 times more valuable to you than Vitamin C and 25 more efficient than Vitamin E is.
-One cup of Green Tea produces 10-40mg of catechins, which has a greater antioxidant effect than a serving of broccoli, spinach, carrots and even strawberries.
-The 'unpaired' electrons that are known as Free Radicals that can devastate cell membranes can be killed by EGCG.
For this reason, EGCG antioxidants can work in line with sun defence lotions in preventing the skin from UV radiation effects.
Rather than forming a barrier between the skin and the sun, it destroys Free Radicals when they become present in the skin.
This fact is extremely interesting when you consider that a massive 90% of all signs of anti-ageing are caused by UV radiation.
-Riboflavin, being one of the Vitamin B's, can also be found in Green Tea and is responsible for repairing and protecting the cells of skin, hair and nails.
It is easy to see why, from the above information, Green Tea has been classed 'The Skin Tea'.
There seems to be no limit to the good it can do for you.
As well as its immaculate collection of powerful ingredients, it has the most vibrantly refreshing taste.
Add to your cup some freshly squeezed lemon juice and this boosts its anti cancer properties for you as well.