Ingredient

Egcg (Green Tea Extract)

Low risk

Also known asgreen tea extract

FunctionAntioxidant

What it is

EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) is the main polyphenol in green tea and is also listed here as green tea extract. It is used as a plant antioxidant.

What it does

It helps defend skin against oxidative stress from the environment and is valued for soothing, comforting properties. It is sometimes discussed in the context of oil and scalp care, though such benefits are cosmetic rather than clinically proven.

Typical use

Appears at low levels in serums, moisturisers, scalp products and after-sun formulas, often combined with other antioxidants.

Who it suits / good to know

Also known as green tea extract; generally suits most skin types, including oily and combination.

Safety

Graded low risk as a plant antioxidant with low irritation potential. Patch-test a finished product if your skin is sensitive. This is general information, not medical advice.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk - plant/vitamin antioxidant with low irritation potential.
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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 0 DHALIORA products

Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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