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Epigallocatechin Gallate

Explained

EGCG is most famous for being found in green tea. It is a type of catechin, a potent antioxidant. This ingredient has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Antioxidants protect our skin from oxidative damage, helping with slowing the signs of aging.

A study from 2018 found EGCG to help reduce melanin and melanoma cells.

Learn more about the skin benefits of green tea here.

See all 139 products with Epigallocatechin Gallate

Users who like it
96%
Users who avoid it
4%

What it does

Antioxidant A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one, such as vitamin e, vitamin c, or beta carotene, that protects cellsfrom the sometimes damaging effects of oxidation.

Alternative names

Egcg

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 50%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
2%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 56148
INCI Name EPIGALLOCATECHIN GALLATE
All Functions Antioxidant