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Many studies show that black, green, and white teas
have potent antioxidant, as well as anticarcinogenic,
properties. However, there is only limited information
about its effect on skin. The Journal of Photochemistry
and Photobiology (December 31, 2001) stated that polyphenols
"are the active ingredients in green tea and possess
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties.
Studies conducted by our group on human skin have demonstrated
that green tea polyphenols (GTP) prevent ultraviolet (UV)-B...-induced
immune suppression and skin cancer induction."
Green tea and the other teas show a good deal of promise
for skin but it is not quite the miracle that cosmetics
and health food companies make it out to be. What aren't
disputed are the anti-inflammatory properties of tea (black,
white, and green). They are definitely potent antioxidants.
All of that is very good for skin but whether or not it
has any effect on wrinkles or scars is speculation, not
fact.
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