Scent: Fresh and uplifting. Notes of Tiare flower and jasmine with soft magnolia petals, violet leaves, green bamboo, and palm fronds evoke the smell of the dewy tea fields of Indonesia at sunrise.
Texture: Buttery, whipped yet fast-absorbing
Color: Cream
Benefits & Features
Features essential fatty acids with omega-rich candlenut, avocado, and carrot seed oils with antioxidant vitamin E and indulgent Illipe butter. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredients help protect skin from environmental stress, sun damage, and dry climate.
Has a signature hydrating yet non-greasy feel, leaving skin feeling smooth and velvety.
Directions
This product can be used daily for maximum benefits.Warm the desired amount of product in the palm of your hand, letting it warm just slightly, and then massage creme gently into the skin until it is fully absorbed.
Apply generously on freshly cleansed skin or re-apply any time of day for a boost of moisture.
Ingredients
Candlenut Oil: Moisturizes and softens skin with a non-greasy, velvety feel. Rich in linoleic and linolenic acid, candlenut oil moisturizes and helps mend rough, chapped skin.Rice Bran Oil: Maintains elasticity. Rich in natural Vitamin E and essential fatty acids, rice bran oil intensely hydrate and help maintain youthful elasticity.Avocado Oil: Nourishes and calms. Traditionally used in Indonesia, Avocado Oil is richly hydrating and highly soothing.Illipe Butter: Moisturizes and protects. Provides a cushiony barrier to protect skin from dehydration, hard water and harsh elements.All Ingredients: Water/Eau, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Emulsifying Wax NF, Cyclomethicone, Illipe (Shorea stenoptera) Seed Butter, Candlenut (Aleurites moluccana) Oil, Avocado (Persea gratissima) Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Rice Bran (Oryza sativa) Oil, Dimethicone, Carrot (Daucus Carota sativa) Seed Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Fragrance/Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenypropanol.
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Green tea has been prized for thousands of years. Ancient healers used it to promote overall wellness, and modern science has confirmed its potency. We explore the many research-backed potential benefits green tea can provide for skin.
Key Takeaways
Green tea is rich in potent bioactive ingredients, including antioxidants like polyphenols and catechins.
In large part due to these antioxidants, green tea offers many potential health benefits.
Research suggests green tea can soothe skin irritation, reduce redness, protect against sun damage, manage acne, combat premature aging, and much more.
Green tea's skin benefits can come from drinking it and using skincare products that incorporate it.
Metta Murdaya, co-founder of JUARA Skincare, says:
"Teas, including green tea, are packed with powerful bioactive ingredients. You can benefit from green tea by drinking it or using topical skincare products that include green tea extract."
People have been drinking green tea for thousands of years.¹ In China, for example, communities used green tea to address all kinds of issues, from specific problems like headaches to improving overall wellness.² Green tea is also widely used in Indonesian wellness customs, such as jamu rituals.
Over the past few decades, modern scientific research has confirmed many of green tea's benefits, both for overall wellness and skin health. And people around the world recognize and celebrate green tea's many benefits, such as during National Nutrition and Hydration Week in early March.
For example, researchers have determined that green tea has antioxidant properties. The antioxidants in green tea include polyphenols and catechins.³
Antioxidants help protect the body against reactive molecules called free radicals. At high concentrations, free radicals can damage cells and even DNA, a process known as oxidative stress. By combating free radicals, antioxidants can provide a wide range of potential benefits, both to overall wellness and skin health.
Green Tea Consumption
The classic way to enjoy and benefit from green tea is by drinking it.
Research suggests that drinking green tea can provide many potential health benefits. Studies have found that green tea consumption might help improve cognitive function, boost metabolism, support oral health, and more.⁴
Drinking green tea may help support skin health, too, in ways we'll explore below.
Green Tea Extracts
Another way to benefit from green tea is with topical use. The most simple application, inspired by the communities that have used green tea leaves for millennia, is a green tea mask.⁵
Today, there are many different products that incorporate green tea extract. Some use extracts from other teas, like black tea or white tea, which are also rich in potent bioactives. JUARA’s skincare development blends botanical tradition with modern science.
7 Potential Skin Health Benefits of Green Tea
#1. Reduce Irritation
Research has found that the antioxidant polyphenols and catechins in green tea have anti-inflammatory properties.⁶That means green tea can help soothe irritated skin, reducing redness and even helping with healing.⁷ That's why we recommend using green tea extract in your skincare routine, whether that's included in your day cream or your body lotion.
For example, one scientific review found that topical green tea can help with many different skin conditions, including dryness and roughness.⁸
#2. Moisturization
Green tea can also help support skin hydration. Keeping skin hydrated is vital, as dehydration can undermine the function of the skin barrier and lead to all kinds of problems.
Research has found that cream with green tea can help reduce how much water is lost from the skin.⁹ In one study, people who used a green tea moisturizer demonstrated significant improvements in skin hydration within five weeks.¹⁰ Another study, which combined green tea with other natural ingredients, similarly found it improved facial skin hydration.¹¹
#3. Combat Acne
Believe it or not, green tea might actually help fight acne. In part, it can help by moisturizing, as dry skin can sometimes promote the growth of acne-causing bacteria.
Research also suggests that green tea polyphenols can reduce sebum production, which, when excessive, can cause acne.¹² One study even found that green tea catechins can disrupt bacterial membranes. ¹³
Whatever the specific mechanism is, green tea certainly seems to help with acne. One review of three separate studies noted that all three found green tea products reduced the number of spots on the skin of people with acne vulgaris.¹⁴
#4. Brighten Skin Tone
Several compounds present in green tea can help brighten skin tone. The antioxidants can help protect and rejuvenate your skin, leading to a balanced tone and healthy glow. Green tea also contains vitamin C, which can also support skin brightening.¹⁵
One study found that green tea helped reduce red spots and red vasculature, or spider veins.¹⁶ Another study found that green tea's polyphenols helped prevent redness from UV radiation. ¹⁷
#5. Sun Protection
In fact, research suggests green tea can protect against sun damage. Sunlight is absolutely crucial for overall health. But UV radiation can cause all kinds of damage to the skin, from redness to dark spots to wrinkles and even skin cancer.
For example, one study found that green tea catechins can protect against UV-induced sunburn damage.¹⁸ And a scientific review noted that green tea polyphenols can also protect against UV radiation. ¹⁹
This doesn't mean you should replace sunscreen with green tea. Green tea may help, but sunscreen is still vital for protecting skin against sun damage.
Green tea's protective properties may allow it to prevent premature aging. Aging is completely natural and beautiful. But some of the changes associated with aging can undermine skin health, especially if they happen sooner or more intensely than they would otherwise.
For example, as we age, our skin naturally becomes drier and thinner (and more fragile). Collagen production decreases, making skin less elastic. These changes can be accelerated by lifestyle habits, including not drinking enough water, not protecting against sun damage, and smoking.
Research suggests green tea can help address many of the signs of premature aging. For example, one study found that a combination of a green tea cream and green tea supplements significantly improved the elastic tissue content in skin.²⁰ Another study concluded that green tea extract can help delay collagen aging, preserving elasticity.²¹
A more recent study from 2024 concluded that the antioxidants in green tea, especially catechins, help protect against stress and premature aging.²² And a study from 2025 found that green tea polyphenols can prevent premature aging at the genetic level, supporting DNA repair.²³
#7. Lessen Puffiness
We've discussed the many potential benefits of the antioxidants in green tea. But green tea contains other bioactives that can offer potential benefits.
For example, green tea contains tannins, which may help reduce puffiness. This is why some people use green tea bags to help address puffy eyes.
Green tea also contains caffeine, which may also help with puffiness. One study found that people who used green tea bags had less puffy eyes after just five days of daily use. ²⁴
Green Tea Products
One great way to enjoy the benefits of green tea is by drinking it. JUARA's Soothing Island Comfort Green Tea blends premium sencha green tea with other health-boosting ingredients, including ginger, turmeric, pineapple, and bilberry leaf. You can even use the sachets for puffiness, if needed.
As we've discussed, many of the benefits of green tea come from using topical products that incorporate it or similar teas.
For example, JUARA's Triple Tea Antioxidant Essence blends extracts of green, black, and white teas to help soothe irritation and protect skin. It also contains hyaluronic acid for hydration and healing, and tamarind seed extract to improve elasticity and smooth texture.
Other tea polyphenols can be just as potent as green tea's. For example, JUARA's Sweet Black Tea and Rice Moisturizer includes kombucha, a type of fermented black tea that is rich in polyphenol antioxidants.
Kombucha "helps to gently exfoliate the skin," notes dermatologist Dr. Arini Widodo, in conversation with JUARA co-founder Metta Murdaya. "as well as its antioxidant properties."
JUARA's Miracle Tea Complete Eye Creme also contains antioxidant-rich kombucha, plus five-flavor berry and turmeric to support skin firmness and promote a radiant complexion. JUARA's Miracle Tea Recovery Creme combines kombucha with bio-retinol to smooth skin and Spanish lavender extract for hydration.
Conclusion
Green tea has been used for overall wellness for thousands of years. Today, its many potential benefits for wellness and skin health have been confirmed by modern research.
Green tea, and particularly its antioxidants, can help reduce irritation, maintain skin hydration, protect skin cells from damage, combat premature aging, and much more.
You can enjoy these potential benefits by drinking green tea and using products that incorporate it or other similarly potent teas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Drinking Green Tea Improve Skin?
Yes, research shows that green tea can support skin health. In large part, that's because green tea is rich in antioxidants, which help protect your skin from oxidative damage.
What Is the Best Time to Drink Green Tea?
That's up to you. However, green tea does naturally contain caffeine, which can disrupt sleep, so you might want to drink it in the morning or early afternoon.
How Long Does It Take for Green Tea to Help Skin?
Skin repair and recovery is a long and gradual process that requires patience and consistent care. That said, green tea may produce visible results within weeks. One study even found results after several days of consistent use.²⁴
Juara Skincare incorporates ancient rituals with Western skincare science, creating the ultimate beauty experience. We aim to transport you from the mundane to the extraordinary with our exotic ingredients, intoxicating scents, and powerful, skin-improving formulas. All of our products are nutrient-rich and botanically based. We are proud to be certified cruelty-free. Get the latest skin care tips and info on Juara products by learning more about our founders and following us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.
Metta Murdaya
Co-founder and CEO
Metta Murdaya is co-founder and CEO of JUARA Skincare, a skincare and beauty company inspired by the Indonesian wellness traditions of Jamu. Her award-winning book, Jamu Lifestyle, captures the essence of the Jamu philosophy, emphasizing the power of healthy, intentional, and joyful living. Guided by a deep commitment to societal betterment, Metta inspires individuals to thrive in mind, body, and spirit. As a wellness speaker and retreat guide, she contributes to the Global Wellness Institute’s Aesthetic Health Initiative and serves on the board of Mentari, supporting trafficking prevention and education initiatives in Indonesia and wellness programs in the U.S.
