Green Tea and Skin Care

There were interesting results revealed during a study of 40 women in a research project. All the women in this particular study had moderate photo-aging (damage to the skin resulting from a lifetime of sun exposure). Each were given a combination of 10% strength green tea cream and 300 mg. twice daily of a green tea oral supplement. At the conclusion of eight weeks the investigative grading of skin biopsies confirmed "significant improvement in the elastic tissue content."

As with most skin care products, those made with green extracts depend on the competency of the manufacturing company and the research their products are built upon. There are concerns that when green tea extracts are formulated into a skin care cream, or lotion, the polyphenols (the nutritional antioxidants) oxidize when exposed to air. Not a good thing. Hence, the jury is still out on this one. There are considerable amounts of research being conducted on the power of antioxidants and their great contribution to our health . . . and there are those who are certain that science will prove that green tea extract's antioxidant abilities will reign supreme. Tea anyone?

Jan Marini - New Beauty Magazine Award

The Jan Marini team just sent notice of their award from New Beauty Magazine. They have been voted "The Best Skin Care System" for three years in a row. Congratulations!

Jan Marini Skin Research wins New Beauty's Beauty Choice Awards for The Best Anti-Aging Skin Care System sold at a Doctor's Office, and an award for the Best Retinol Cream!

"This anti-aging powerhouse has a lot going for it . . .  retinol, hyaluronic acid, collagen-boosting peptides and green tea extract to deliver unparalleled skin benefits." Results reveal an, "immediate and measurable improvement."  More on this next time . . .

Move Over Botox . . .

Move over botox . . . there is the promise of something much bigger, more natural and a lot less painful coming our way. Scientists in Germany are reporting an anti-aging breakthrough. A non-invasive treatment utilizing high intensity LEDs (red light therapy) combined with a skin lotion containing a powerful antioxidant found in green tea extract (epigallocatechin gallate) are the new kids on the anti-aging block.

According to documented research, LED therapy coupled with the green tea lotion revealed prominent results in one-tenth the time it took when only using LED exposure. In other words, this dynamic skin care duo is 10 times more effective. Impressive. The daily application of both produces, "less pronounced wrinkle levels, shorter wrinkle valleys, and juvenile complexion."

Speaking of tea. . . tea extracts have the ability to act at the cellular level and can help effectively treat damaged skin in cancer patients, inhibit inflammations, boost bone and joint hardiness, boost cardiovascular health, reduce periodontal disease, inhibit bacteria, and improve memory. LEDs and green tea extracts are about to light up the faces of men and women around the world.