What Are Those Ingredients in Your Skin-Care Products?
Green Tea
Also known as: Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).
Good for: All skin types.
What it treats: Sun damage, irritation, aging.
How it works: "Green tea is one of the most potent forms of photo-protection," says Patricia Farris, a clinical assistant professor of
dermatology at Tulane University, in New Orleans. "It protects against sun damage, and studies have shown that a product containing
at least 5 percent green-tea extract may help prevent skin cancer" when applied before sun exposure along with sunscreen.
RS pick: Kinerase Gentle Daily Cleanser, $33, kinerase.com.
Next: Niacinamide
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