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Matcha Green Tea Skin Benefits – Superstar Ingredient

October 5, 2019 by Andrea 4 Comments

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matcha skin care benefits

What are matcha green tea benefits for skin? Learn how matcha is a superstar skincare ingredient and how to start using it today!

Green tea has become a thing these days, especially in smoothies, baking, and other beverages. But who would have thought that matcha green tea would rise to fame in the beauty industry and modern skincare?

In Japanese culture, matcha green tea has been around for centuries, and it has been known to ward off free radicals and bring a sense of calmness to mind.

What is Matcha?

green tea

Matcha is a powder made from specially grown green tea leaves. The green tea plants are shade-grown for 3 - 4 weeks before harvest, and the stems and veins are removed during processing. 

Matcha is a more concentrated from of green tea, with higher caffeine content and higher concentrations of a nonprotein amino acid known as theanine. Theanine has stress-reducing effects on the body and mind. Green tea leaves also contain the catechin, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), an antioxidant that may help prevent cancer, diseases, and aid in weight loss.

Experts have found that "...the concentration of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) available from drinking matcha is 137 times greater than the amount of EGCG available from China Green Tips green tea, and at least three times higher than the largest literature value for other green teas."

How Does Matcha Green Tea Benefit the Skin?

Matcha Green Tea

Due to a high antioxidant content, green tea and matcha can help mitigate the damage caused by free radicals and environmental stressors. The catechins in green tea help catch and deactivate the skin’s free radicals, so it impedes the many signs of premature aging.

Green tea is also an effective anti-inflammatory, making Matcha an ally for those suffering from skin conditions like rosacea and acne. 

People with sensitive skin can use matcha as an alternative to topical Vitamin C. 

  • EGCG is a potent anti-inflammatory. 
  • Helps diminish redness.
  • Shrinks pimples.
  • Exfoliates the skin and eliminates dead skin cells.
  • Stimulates elastin production and firms the skin. 
  • Protects the skin from free radical damage. 
  • Tannins in green tea help shrink pores. 
  • Removes oil and slows oil production. 
  • Suitable for all skin types. 

Matcha Green Tea Skin Benefits

High Antioxidant Content 

The mention of high levels of antioxidants in matcha can never be too emphasized. These antioxidants control the effects of free radicals and UV radiation, so the skin is protected from exposure to the sun, wind, and other environmental pollutants.

Matcha protects the body from inflammation, thus minimizing acne breakout and other skin conditions. The EGCG content in matcha is responsible for slowing skin cell degeneration, keeping the skin from aging, and promoting tighter, smoother, and moisturized skin.

Chlorophyll

During the last three to four weeks of growing matcha, right before they are harvested, the leaves are protected from the sun. This increases chlorophyll production, which gives high-quality matcha leaves their vivid green color.

The presence of chlorophyll makes matcha a powerful detoxifying agent that cleanses toxins present in the body. Chlorophyll helps keep your skin looking radiant. 

Chlorophyll can help protect our skin from sun damage and reduce photo-aging, meaning we get less wrinkles and less hyperpigmentation. 

Antibiotic Properties

Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) gives matcha excellent anti-bacterial and antibiotic properties that help with acne-prone skin.

Vitamin K

Due to its Vitamin K content, matcha can reduce puffiness and skin inflammation, reduce dark under-eye circles, and promote better blood circulation. 

Vitamins and Minerals 

Matcha green tea is high in minerals such as calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, and iron. Vitamins A and C are present as well. These organic substances cleanse the body’s internal system, and at the same time purify the skin to eliminate any impurities and blemishes.

How to Incorporate Matcha Green Tea into Your Skincare Routine

Matcha green tea face mask

Use Matcha as a Toner

Mix your matcha green tea powder with some water and essential oils of your choice in a spray bottle and spritz on your skin.

Use it as an Exfoliate

Make a natural sugar scrub with one tablespoon of matcha, one-quarter cup of coconut oil, and three-quarters of a cup of organic white sugar.

Make a Match Face Mask

There are plenty of ways to use matcha as a face mask. Here are some ideas:

  • Mix one and a half tablespoons of clay, a half to a quarter of a teaspoon of matcha powder with a tablespoon of water.
  • Mix equal parts matcha powder with coconut oil to create an easy mask for dry skin. 
  • For acne-prone skin, mix up an antibacterial mask by mixing one tablespoon of matcha powder with some lemongrass essential oil. 
  • Mix a quarter teaspoon of matcha powder with one tablespoon of aloe vera for a nourishing facial mask.

Conclusion

As you can see, matcha green tea has some fantastic skin benefits. Let us know how you use matcha in your skin care routine. 

Have you tried matcha green tea in your skin care? Leave us a comment or share this article with friends, we can all benefit from this rich powder 🙂

 

Filed Under: Anti-Aging, Articles, DIY, Mask Tagged With: amazing ingredients, Matcha Green Tea, natural skin care, thrive

About Andrea

Andrea has been blogging about organic and natural skincare for over 5 years and has been practicing her own natural lifestyle for over 20 years. She is a mother of three with a passion for helping people make the switch to non-toxic skincare. If you are looking for organic beauty products - Check out our favorite shops

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  1. Aleksandra says

    December 28, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    Now even green tea is passé and everyone is turning to moringa/drumstick leaves tea. I wonder if one could substitute matcha for Moringa oleifera powder? I happen to have a bag of moringa in my pantry. Looks so much like matcha. I might give it a try 🙂 What do you think?

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      December 29, 2016 at 7:00 am

      Hi Aleksandra 🙂 I say, give it a try! Moringa has loads of vitamin C and vitamin A, making it great for the skin.

      Reply
  2. Racial says

    January 23, 2018 at 11:15 pm

    Great tips.. I have never used green tea facial stuff .. will it suit computational skin ?

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      January 24, 2018 at 6:37 am

      I am not sure what you mean by computational?

      Reply

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