EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate)

AntioxidantFirmness / Aging

INCI: Camellia Sinensis Catechins

In short · TL;DR

Category

Antioxidant

Effect

Main green tea catechin, UV protection, collagen preservation

Concentration

0.1-2%

Effect

Main green tea catechin, UV protection, collagen preservation

Mechanism

ROS scavenging + MMP-1/9 suppression + 67kDa laminin receptor binding

Typical concentration

0.1-2%

Onset

4-8 weeks for photo damage

Cautions

Browns on oxidation, store dark

Evidence & references

Katiyar et al., Photochem. Photobiol. 2001

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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