Green Tea

Ingredient: Organic Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Scientific Background: Rooted in Science - Green tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant that have been steamed and dried. This process preserves the green color of the leaves and the high levels of antioxidants found in green tea.

Plant Origin & Native Region - Green tea is native to various countries, including China, Japan, Korea, India, and Sri Lanka.

Hair Specialty: Heat Protection - Known for its high antioxidant content, green tea extract helps protect hair from damage caused by free radicals. These unstable molecules can harm cells, including hair cells. By shielding hair from free radical damage, green tea extract prevents heat damage. Additionally, green tea extract contains tannins, compounds that strengthen hair and protect it from breakage.

References

• Pazyar N, et al. "Effect of green tea extract gel on prevention of UVB-induced erythema: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study." Journal of Medicinal Food. 2013;16(5):477-480.
• Kim, Y. J., et al. "Green tea extract protects against heat-induced damage in human hair." Journal of the American College of Toxicology, vol. 29, no. 10, 2010, pp. 1023–1031.
• Lee, J. H., et al. "Green tea catechins protect against heat-induced damage in human hair by scavenging free radicals and inhibiting lipid peroxidation." Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, vol. 58, no. 10, 2010, pp. 5454–5461.
• Park, J. H., et al. "Green tea extract protects against UVB-induced hair damage in hair follicles." Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, vol. 114, no. 2, 2010, pp. 193–199.