Everywhere you look green tea is being touted for its health benefits. It is known as a powerful antioxidant and drinking the tea is highly beneficial. But what else can it be used for?

Well apparently, according to one study, when the extra is applied under your normal sun screen, it can help prevent sun damage.

“It is best to combine green tea with zinc oxide-based sunscreens because zinc oxide is chemically inert and should not react with green tea (which some chemical sunscreens might do, especially in sunlight).” according to smartskincare.com

You can find green tea skin creams at most health food stores like Chamberlin’s and Whole Foods. What other skin care benefits have been found using green tea?

Well, another study by Jennifer Gan-Wong, M.D, states that green tea is just as effective as Benzoyl Peroxide in the treatment of moderate to severe acne without leaving your skin dry and flaky.

Hmm, do you think that there may be a good reason that Japanese women have such amazing skin. Perhaps one of the reasons is because so many of the facial products from there contain this powerful antioxidant. Just a thought.

Hi all

There is a huge difference in the skin care products that you find in doctors’ offices and what you find on the shelves of most skin are counters. The ones that doctors’ carry are usually pharmaceutical grade and a ton of research has gone in to ensuring the highest quality ingredients.

Now I realize that we can’t run to the doctor every time we need skin care products. By the time you get through the co-pay and buying the products you end up paying a fortune.

Fortunately there is now a site that is founded by a physician and actually carries fresh skin care products that you can normally only find in physicians offices. Just a sample of what they offer are various moisturizers, green tea anti-oxidants, acne care and anti-aging products, plus some of the best-selling retinols. These products are from all over the world, so if there is a product line that you discovered overseas you may be able to find it here.

Check this site out: http://www.skindimensionsonline.com

Choosing a high quality skin care product should be easy. Buying from a doctor gives you a bit of an edge over over the counter products.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls