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INCI Name: |
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
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Leaves |
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The various types of teas all are made from the same |
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Green Tea - Fresh leaves dried |
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Black Tea - Leaves are fermented, then dried |
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Oolong Tea - Leaves are partially fermented, then dried |
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Plant |
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Description: |
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The tea plant ranges in height from 3 to 40 feet and |
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has small shiny, dark green leaves. The small, |
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fragrant flowers have white petals, and the fruits |
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contain one round, pale brown seed. The perennial |
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evergreen is native to Asia and grows in a variety |
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of climates throughout the world. |
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Chemistry: |
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Green Tea contains six classes of flavonoids, the most |
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important being the flavonols. These flavonols are the |
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most powerful natural antioxidants identified to date, |
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superior to vitamins C and E and beta carotene. The |
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most abundant and effective flavonols are: |
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EGCG (epigallocatechin-3- gallate) Twenty times more |
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potent than vitamin C |
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ECG (epicatechin-3-gallate) |
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EGC (epigallocatechin) |
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EG (epicatechin) |
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Green Tea |
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Attributes: |
Studies have indicated the following attributes: |
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Powerful anti-oxidant; scavenges free radicals. |
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Protects against epidermal edema; Can reduce |
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swelling/inflammation when applied topically. |
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GTP constituents have been proven to reduce sun |
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damage and photo-aging caused by UVA and |
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UVB radiation exposure with topical use. |
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Inhibits tumor initiation and growth, including skin |
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tumors when applied topically. |
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GTP constituents when combined with topical |
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formulations that contain traditional sunscreens |
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may have additive or synergistic photoprotective |
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effects when compared to either of these agents |
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alone. |
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Applications: |
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Skin care - creams and lotions |
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Skin care - post sun tanning treatments |
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Hair and body washes |
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Hair care - scalp benefits |
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Soaps - bar and liquid |
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Sun Care Products |
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Tea types |
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Green: |
Dragonwell - China |
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Gunpowder - China |
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Jasmine - China |
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Young Hyson - China |
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Sencha Leaf - Japan |
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Kukicha Twig - Japan |
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Black: |
China Black - China |
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Keemum Congu - China |
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Lapsang Souchong - China |
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Assam - India |
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Darjeelng - India |
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Nilgiri (Flowery Orange Pekoe),- South India |
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Ceylon High Grown (Broken Orange Pekoe) - Sri Lanka |
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Oolong: |
Se Chung Special Oolong - China |
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Ti Kuan Yin Spring Floral Oolong - China |
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Standardized Green Tea Extracts Available:
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Green Tea (30% Polyphenols) Extract B4141 |
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Green Tea (85% Polyphenols) Extract B6574 with 46%EGCG |
