White tea

Excellent antioxidant, UV protector, calming, anticarcinogenic and antimicrobial.

White tea is the most delicate of teas. The young shoots and buds are carefully handpicked in spring, just before they bloom. This is why it is considered the most prestigious tea. In addition, white tea has a multitude of benefits for the skin. It nourishes, soothes, regenerates, and protects our skin. In fact, it is one of the most powerful antioxidants. This means that it is able to protect skin cells from free radicals that are responsible for skin aging (wrinkles, fine lines, etc.) but also to fight against the negative effects of the sun's ultraviolet rays. It is also able to regulate excess sebum and reduce scars, spots, and imperfections (exfoliating effect). As a result, the skin is supple, firm, hydrated, plump, luminous, and even-toned with tightened pores.

Its mode of action

White tea contains a lot of polyphenols, or more precisely, catechins (EGCG being the most abundant and active catechin, or epigallocatechin gallate). They are known to be the best natural antioxidants. They are three times more present in white tea than in green tea. Indeed, they are capable of inactivating free radicals, these toxic oxidizing species that accelerate cellular aging and damage DNA.

Catechins also increase the skin's photostability, allowing the skin to better defend itself against UV rays.

Polyphenols also have antimicrobial and antifungal functions.

White tea also contains various minerals: potassium, calcium, magnesium, etc. Calcium helps the skin protect and regenerate itself. Along with potassium, they also contribute to proper skin hydration. Magnesium promotes the natural repair of our body's cells.

Het bevat ook tannins. Deze behoren tot dezelfde family als polyfenolen. The tannins hebben astringerende eigenschappen die de huid weer vital en stralend maken en die de huid diep reinigen.

Use

White tea is used in many different cosmetic products. It's a versatile ingredient found in face and body creams, lotions, serums, cleansing gels, oils, aftershave lotions, and more. White tea is definitely a valuable ally for your health and skin.

Security

White tea is suitable for all skin types. However, its use is particularly effective and remarkable on acne-prone or mature skin. Additionally, white tea is compatible with all the products in your daily skincare routine. However, you should be sure to follow these usage guidelines. Always test the product to see how your skin reacts. Otherwise, there are no specific usage guidelines for white tea.

Research

Thring, Tamsyn SA, Pauline Hili, and Declan P. Naughton. "Antioxidant and potential anti-inflammatory activity of extracts and formulations of white tea, rose, and witch hazel on primary human dermal fibroblast cells." Journal of Inflammation 8.1 (2011): 1-7 Source

« Catechins can increase the skin's photostability and defend it from UV rays ».

Somavanshi, Deepak B., et al. "A Review on the Antioxidant and Antiaging Properties of White Tea." Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International Source

Camouse, Melissa M., et al. "Topical application of green and white tea extracts provides protection from solar‐simulated ultraviolet light in human skin." Experimental dermatology 18.6 (2009): 522-526. Source

 White tea, (…) is ascribed to have the highest content of phenolic compounds. Tea polyphenols, especially catechin derivatives, are potent antioxidant agents, with (…) their ability to scavenge free radicals, thereby inhibiting oxidative stress. » « (…) can protect human skin from solar-stimulated ultraviolet light ». Dias, T. R. "White Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.)): antioxidant properties and beneficial health effects." International Journal of Food Science and Nutritional Diet 2.2 (2013): 19-26 Source

Thring TS, Hili P, Naughton DP. Anti-collagenase, anti-elastase and anti-oxidant activities of extracts from 21 plants. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2009 Aug 4;9:27 Source

Tang, Guo-Yi, et al. "Health functions and related molecular mechanisms of tea components: An update review." International journal of molecular sciences 20.24 (2019): 6196. Source

Our products containing this active ingredient

vitamins B5 and B3.
Whitening Repair 50ml
Powerful anti-dark spot & anti-aging cream.
64,00€