When it comes to natural beauty boosters, one plant is hard to ignore: green tea. Whether as a fragrant tea or a highly concentrated active ingredient in skincare products, green tea has long since earned its place in the world of beauty. Its valuable ingredients nourish the skin naturally and give it a radiant glow.
Antioxidants – a protective shield for your cells
Green tea is a true treasure trove of antioxidants, especially catechins. These special plant compounds not only protect skin cells from free radicals – the main causes of skin aging and a tired complexion – but also have a positive effect on cells throughout the entire body.
Regular consumption of green tea strengthens your cells from within, and skincare products with green tea extracts give your skin the perfect boost of freshness. Your complexion becomes visibly fresher, smoother, and more radiant.
Soothing and balancing for the skin
Besides its protective function, green tea also has a strong calming effect. Particularly sensitive or irritated skin benefits from the anti-inflammatory properties of the tea plant. Redness, tightness, or minor irritations can be visibly reduced by green tea – without weighing down the skin.
Inner beauty: Here's what you should pay attention to
Green tea's benefits aren't limited to external use. When consumed as a tea, it also provides valuable antioxidants that support your skin from within. However, there are a few things to keep in mind:
1. Green tea on an empty stomach: Why you should avoid it
Green tea contains tannins, which can stimulate stomach acid production on an empty stomach. This can irritate the stomach lining and cause unpleasant symptoms such as nausea or abdominal pain. To avoid these effects, it's best to enjoy green tea after a meal. This allows the tea to exert its beneficial properties without upsetting your stomach. This also applies to our Cell Vitalizer tablets.
2. Iced matcha and green tea – best not enjoyed too cold
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), green tea is considered a "warming" plant. This means that green tea generates a pleasant warmth in the body and promotes overall well-being. However, if green tea is consumed ice-cold, it can negatively affect the body's circulation and balance, especially with regular consumption. TCM therefore recommends drinking green tea lukewarm or slightly cooled to optimally benefit from its positive effects without unnecessarily burdening the body.