Green Tea Leaf
Calming, Clarifying Support for Skin and Scalp
Green Tea comes from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, the same plant used to produce green, oolong, and black teas. The difference between these teas lies in how the leaves are processed. Green tea leaves are lightly heated soon after harvest to limit oxidation, allowing them to retain their natural green color and characteristic plant compounds.
Excellent for both skin and hair care, Green Tea contains naturally occurring polyphenols, tannins, and small amounts of caffeine. Together, these compounds give green tea its gentle astringent and skin-toning properties, making it especially useful for skin and scalp that benefit from balance and clarity. Green tea has been used for centuries to cleanse, tone, and purify the skin and scalp.
Topical Skin Benefits of Green Tea
Green tea is valued in skincare for its ability to help calm and refine the skin while supporting overall skin comfort and balance.
- Soothing & Calming: Anti-inflammatory properties help reduce redness and soothe skin that feels irritated or out of balance, including acne-prone or sensitive skin
- Acne Control: Supports a clearer-looking complexion by helping manage excess oil and fighting acne-causing bacteria.
- Pore Refining: Its mild astringent properties gently refine the look of pores and improve skin texture
- Gentle Exfoliation: Provides mild exfoliation for a healthy-looking glow without harsh abrasion
Hair Care Benefits
Rich in polyphenols, micronutrients found in plant-based foods that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, green tea is a powerhouse of nutrients and helps promote a healthy, clean scalp.
- Soothes Scalp: Its anti-inflammatory properties help ease inflammation and irritated scalp problems and soothe redness, flaking, and itchiness.
- Boosts Shine & Strength: Rich in antioxidants, green tea nourishes hair, leading to more shine and resilience.
- Controls Oil (Sebum): Tannins in green tea act as astringents, controlling excess sebum production, which helps prevent greasy roots and clogged pores.
- Fights Dandruff & Flaking: Its antibacterial and antiseptic qualities reduce dandruff and excessive scalp flaking.
- Improves Circulation: Caffeine in green tea stimulates blood flow to hair follicles, delivering more nutrients for healthier growth.
How We Use Green Tea
When used topically, green tea supports skin and scalp health in quiet but meaningful ways.
- Infused in organic plant oils for natural soaps, natural shampoo bars, and other skincare products
- Brewed as a concentrated tea to replace water in soapmaking
- Incorporated into facial masks
- Used as an ingredient in an herbal hair rinse
In natural soap, green tea contributes a soft, natural color and a gentle exfoliating effect from finely ground leaves, helping cleanse and refresh the skin without harsh abrasives.
Gentle, versatile, and time-tested, green tea is a botanical that supports balanced skin and scalp care. Its mild astringency, calming nature, and adaptability across formulations make it a thoughtful choice for products designed to care for skin and hair without unnecessary additives or exaggerated claims.
