This green tea extract is standardized for caffeine, i.e. it has been enriched
to ensure a very high concentration of this particular chemical, but some other
beneficial chemicals remain.
Caffeine decreases the
risk of skin cancer promoted by UV irradiation. It has been known for a long
time that caffeine slows down repair of DNA mutations caused by UV, and the
rationale is that slowing down the process may make it more precise, preventing
mutations that may lead to cancer.
Use: add one teaspoon to 4 oz.
of cream or lotion and mix. The powder will not dissolve immediately but will
release components slowly into the cream/lotion.
References: Lu, Y-P., Lou, Y-R., Xie, J-G., Peng, Q-Y., Liao, J., Yang, C.S.,
Huang, M-T. and Conney, A.H. (2002). Topical applications of caffeine or
(-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) inhibit carcinogenesis and selectively
increase apoptosis in UVB-induced skin tumors in mice. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.
U.S.A. 99: 12455-12460.
Shi, X.; Dalal, N. S.; Jain, A. C. Dep Antioxidant behavior of caffeine:
efficient scavenging of hydroxyl radicals. Food and Chemical Toxicology (1991),
29(1), 1-6
Each tube is enough for about 20 oz of cream or lotion and can be combined
with our other actives. Use in your favourite cream or purchase our Canvas base
cream or Sea Kelp bioferment (sea kelp is perfect for people with oily skin).
cancer prevention, lipolytic, analgesic, antidermatitic, antiviral,
effective antioxidant
These claims have not been
approved by the FDA and these products are not intended to diagnose, cure, or
treat any disease.
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