Green Tea Extract (EGCG) 90
Natural active ingredient as a radical scavenger in skin and care products
© NatalyaTerr/iStockGreen tea extract (EGCG) 90 is a physically purified, natural green tea leaf extract with an EGCG content of more than 90%. EGCG possesses strong antioxidative activities and has been examined as a potent agent to prevent cancer, make cancer treatments less harmful and inhibit cardiovascular diseases.
Due to its effect as a potent radical scavenger, green tea extract has been shown to be very effective in reducing skin damage such as sunburn in cosmetics. Inflammation is reduced and even positive effects on reduced skin aging have been observed.
Green Tea Extract (EGCG) 90 is also suitable for oral applications and as a food supplement.
Green Tea Extract (EGCG) 90
Cosmetic benefits
- Green Tea Extract (EGCG) 90 is a physically purified natural green tea leaf extract
- EGCG content higher than 90 %
- also suitable for oral applications and as food supplement
- acts as an antioxidant
- reduces inflammations
- soothes sunburns
- helps to prevent wrinkles
- helps to prevent photo aging
- helps to maintain skin elasticity based on the collagen network
- stimulates proliferation and cell differentiation
Product characteristics
| Article-Nr. | 7344 |
| INCI | Epigallocatechin Gallate |
| Compliance | |
| Appearance, odour | fine white powder |
| Solubility | soluble in water, glycerin, propylene glycol and ethanol |
| Use concentration | 0.05 - 0.5 % |