EGCG (Green Tea) for Rosacea

A polyphenol from green tea that calms UV-triggered redness and reinforces your sunscreen as a second line of antioxidant defense.

Why it works for Rosacea

Calms inflammation and acts as an antioxidant. Small studies show green tea extract used on the skin can reduce redness and bumps in rosacea. The way it works is promising (it quiets inflammation and the sun-driven signals behind rosacea), but the big trials are not there yet, so the evidence is early.

How EGCG (Green Tea) works

Catechin polyphenol that quenches UV-induced reactive oxygen species and blocks UVB-driven leukocyte infiltration and inflammatory cytokine release in keratinocytes.

Evidence

4 citations from our ingredient database. Full citation list on the EGCG (Green Tea) ingredient page.

journal2023

Detudom P, Kamanamool N, Paichitrojjana A, Udompataikul P, Udompataikul M, Efficacy of anti-sebum moisturizing cream containing 2% l-carnitine and 5% epigallocatechin gallate in seborrhea, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2023;22(11):3058-3064 — Thai RCT showed EGCG-containing cream significantly reduced sebum and improved hydration in seborrhea

journal2019

Ud-Din S et al., A Double-Blind, Randomized Trial Shows the Role of Zonal Priming and Direct Topical Application of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate in the Modulation of Cutaneous Scarring in Human Skin, Journal of Investigative Dermatology 2019;139(8):1680-1690 — topical EGCG reduced scar thickness weeks 1-3 and increased elasticity at week 4 vs placebo

journal2016

Shin S et al., Epigallocatechin Gallate-Mediated Alteration of the MicroRNA Expression Profile in DHT-Treated Human Dermal Papilla Cells, Annals of Dermatology 2016;28(3):327-34 — EGCG altered miRNA expression to protect dermal papilla cells from DHT-induced death, oxidative stress, and senescence (hair-loss mechanism)

journal2014

Kim YR et al., Clinical Evaluation of a New-Formula Shampoo for Scalp Seborrheic Dermatitis Containing Rosa centifolia + EGCG: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Study, Annals of Dermatology 2014;26(6):733-8 — EGCG-containing shampoo matched ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione efficacy; faster erythema response than 1% zinc pyrithione

Products with EGCG (Green Tea) in our catalog

These are the catalog products that list EGCG (Green Tea) as a tracked ingredient.

Youth to the People

Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser

$38 · Cleanser

Innisfree

Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum

$32 · Serum

Shiseido

Future Solution LX Total Regenerating Cream

$410 · Moisturizer

Tatcha

The Water Cream

$72 · Moisturizer

Isntree

Green Tea Fresh Toner

$16 · Toner

Beauty of Joseon

Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol

$17 · Serum

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