4 Benefits of Matcha in Skin Care
Matcha is a powder made from green tea leaves that are dried and then finely milled into what we call Matcha powder. Matcha powder is mostly used for making tea, however, there are many uses for Matcha Powder in skincare as it contains Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, protein, calcium, and iron. It also contains caffeine, theophylline, theobromine, and L-theanine. In addition, matcha tea provides five times more antioxidants than any other foods.
Matcha’s benefits for skin include:
- Anti-aging effects
Matcha powder has caffeine, Polyphenols, Chlorophyll, and Amino acids. The caffeine helps tighten the skin, where polyphenols help to fight free radicals which weaken the skin’s elasticity. Chlorophyll and Amino acids help with cell renewal to keep your skin looking fresh.
- Reduces Inflammation
Matcha has caffeine and an amino acid, L-theanine, that constrict blood vessels to act as an anti-inflammatory. It can ease and calm rosacea, acne, and eczema.
- Treats Oily Skin
Using matcha for skin can soothe your skin. When topically applied, instead of just absorbing excess oil like many acne products do, matcha can stop it at the source by reducing the production of sebum. Its natural anti-inflammatory properties have been shown to calm acne breakouts and reduce sebum production. Polyphenols, especially EGCG, a molecule found in green tea, has been proven to reduce inflammation, promote healing, and fight certain types of bacteria.
- Calms Dandruff and inflammation on the scalp
Matcha for skin is also helpful for your scalp. It can be added to your current shampoo or conditioner to clear up dandruff and reduce inflammation on your scalp. The EGCG in matcha green tea applied to your scalp helps with hair loss and controls the sebum on the scalp.
BlueMint Soaps has a Matcha Sugar Body Polish is an exfoliating and hydrating body treatment. The elements of a sugar scrub are comprised of sugar combined with oil and often an aromatic fragrance. The sugar scrub can remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells, without causing pain. A sugar scrub is an especially good choice if your skin is extremely sensitive or if you have had a salt scrub before and found it scratchy or uncomfortable. Check it out at BlueMint Soaps specializes in artisan skincare by BlueMintSoaps (etsy.com)