Women’s Health Magazine has published an article dedicated to the health benefits for the skin derived from the consumption of certain types of tea.
The article notes that the presence of polyphenols, molecules that have antioxidant properties, can help keep the skin hydrated against the effects of ultraviolet UV rays, also reducing inflammation.
Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause skin damage as well as lead to aging. Regardless of the need to apply sun protection, tea consumption can help to reduce the risk of skin cancer from sun exposure.
Responsible for W3LL PEOPLE, responsible for this study, indicate that the catechins present in green tea, antioxidants that prevent cell damage, can reduce the inflammation associated with aging, as well as protect against sunburn and long-term damage from exposure to UV rays.
Adina Grigore, author of “The Skin Cleanse” and founder of S.W. Basics, said that “free radicals that the body develops as a result of excessive UV exposure can have detrimental effects on the health of cells, adding that” polyphenols in tea are anti-inflammatory and have restorative qualities for DNA, being able to correct cell mutations caused by free radicals. ”
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