Antioxidant ·
EGCG / Green Tea Catechin
INCI: Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG)
What is it?
The primary active catechin in green tea, a potent polyphenol antioxidant, distinct from the existing generic "Green Tea Extract" catalogue entry.
What does it do?
According to PubMed, a study developing an injectable collagen hydrogel physically crosslinked with EGCG found the hydrogel showed excellent skin compatibility and prolonged surface retention with moisturizing effects, leveraging EGCG's established skin-health benefits alongside collagen for topical delivery -- real formulation-science evidence for EGCG as a functional topical ingredient beyond its antioxidant reputation alone.
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This page provides general skincare information and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Ingredient interactions and evidence summaries reflect published, cited sources — not a personal assessment of your skin. For medical skin conditions, rashes, pregnancy/lactation questions or persistent concerns, please consult a licensed dermatologist or HPCSA-registered practitioner.