Recommended by Dr Dee, optometrist, 20+ years experience
Packed with powerful antioxidants, this nutrient-rich moisturizer combines Green Tea’s EGCG with hydrating yerba mate water, açai butter, and green tea oil to deliver a protective boost for your skin. EGCG, a potent antioxidant, helps to neutralize free radicals and shield the skin from environmental stressors. Ideal for tissue regeneration and skin repair, this lightweight cream helps to promote a youthful, revitalized complexion. Perfect for all skin types, it nourishes deeply while promoting a radiant glow.
100% Pure Green Tea EGCG Cream, your questions answered
Q1. What is EGCG and why is it in a face cream?
EGCG, epigallocatechin gallate, is the primary antioxidant compound in green tea. It is one of the most potent plant-derived antioxidants studied in skincare, with evidence for reducing oxidative stress, calming inflammation, and supporting the skin's response to UV exposure.
Q2. Is it safe near the eye area?
Green tea extract is among the gentler antioxidant ingredients. Apply to the face and orbital bone, avoiding the eyelid margin. Use your dedicated eye cream for the periocular zone.
Q3. Who is it suited for?
Most skin types, particularly those looking for daily antioxidant protection and a calming moisturiser without heavy emollients.
Q4. Is it Leaping Bunny certified?
Yes. Concentrated green tea actives, no synthetic fragrance, no parabens.
Q5. When in my routine does it go?
After cleansing and toning, as your main daily moisturiser. Can be used morning and evening.
Q6. How does green tea compare to vitamin C as a skincare antioxidant?
Both are well-studied antioxidants. Vitamin C is more targeted at brightening and collagen support. Green tea EGCG is broader in its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action and is typically better tolerated by reactive skin than high-percentage vitamin C formulas. For sensitive skin, green tea is often the more comfortable starting point.
Q7. Is an antioxidant cream relevant to eye health?
Yes. Oxidative stress is one of the key mechanisms implicated in age-related macular degeneration and other retinal conditions. Supporting the skin and body's antioxidant environment through diet and topical skincare is part of the broader preventive picture, even if a face cream is not a direct treatment for eye disease.
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