Green tea: a key ingredient in Korean skincare

Used for centuries in traditional Asian medicine, green tea has now become a staple of Korean skincare . Appreciated for its many benefits, it embodies the kbeauty philosophy: combining effectiveness, gentleness, and naturalness. Focus on this star ingredient with its soothing, antioxidant, and purifying properties.

What is green tea?

It comes from the unoxidized leaves of Camellia Sinensis , a shrub native to Asia. Unlike black tea, it undergoes very little processing, which allows it to retain a high concentration of natural active ingredients: polyphenols (notably catechins ), flavonoids, vitamins C and E, tannins, and caffeine.

One of its most powerful components is EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), an antioxidant known for its ability to protect cells from oxidative stress and reduce inflammation. In cosmetics, these properties translate into a protective, purifying and soothing action.

Its benefits in skincare

1. A powerful antioxidant action

Oxidative stress caused by pollution, UV rays, and mental stress is one of the main factors in premature skin aging. The antioxidants in green tea help neutralize free radicals , reducing the appearance of wrinkles, loss of firmness, and dullness.

Incorporated into a daily routine, this incredible ingredient helps maintain youthful, supple and radiant skin.

2. An ally for oily and acne-prone skin

Thanks to its purifying and astringent properties, it is excellent for regulating excess sebum . It also helps to tighten pores, reduce blackheads and limit the appearance of pimples.

In addition, its anti-inflammatory properties help calm acne-related redness and promote faster healing.

3. A natural soother for sensitive skin

It is a particularly gentle active ingredient. It soothes irritation, reduces feelings of tightness and helps strengthen the skin barrier. It is an ideal ingredient for reactive skin, in search of comfort and protection .

Why is it so popular in kbeauty?

In the kbeauty philosophy, the goal is not to camouflage imperfections or act brutally on the skin, but to preserve its balance . It perfectly embodies this vision thanks to its multi-action effects: protection, regulation, soothing, radiance.

Its lightweight texture, fresh scent, and visible benefits make it a favorite among Korean formulas. It's incorporated into every step of the routine : cleansers, toners, serums, creams, and even sheet masks.

Some green tea products to discover

Here is a selection of Korean products that you can find in our online store:

🌿 Beauty of Joseon – Calming Serum Green Tea + Panthenol Soothing – 30ml

This ultra-soothing serum contains a powerful duo: green tea and panthenol . It helps calm inflammation, strengthen the skin barrier, and reduce redness. Its lightweight texture is ideal for sensitive, oily, or acne-prone skin.

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🌿 Isntree – Green Tea Fresh Toner

Formulated with 80% green tea extract from Jeju Island, this toner is ideal for sensitive, oily, or acne-prone skin. It deeply hydrates while controlling sebum production.

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🌿 Beauty of Joseon – Green Plum Refreshing Toner: AHA + BHA

This gentle toner combines green plum and green tea extract with exfoliating acids (AHA/BHA) to smooth skin texture and unclog pores. It provides gentle daily exfoliation while providing a calming effect.

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How to integrate it into your skincare routine?

Thanks to its richness in antioxidants, polyphenols and soothing properties, it can be incorporated into all stages of a Korean skincare routine, whether you have oily, sensitive, redness-prone or simply tired skin. Here's how to adopt it effectively, step by step.

Step 1: Cleaning

Start with a gentle cleanser , ideal for ridding the skin of impurities without disrupting the skin barrier. It's suitable for both morning and evening, especially if you're prone to blemishes.

Step 2: Toner

After cleansing, apply a toner using your fingers or a cotton pad. This helps refresh the skin, balance the pH, and initiate hydration.

Step 3: Serum or essence

A serum provides a more concentrated action on redness, spots, or signs of skin stress. It's also excellent for fighting free radicals and strengthening the skin's natural defenses.

Step 4: Moisturizer

If you're already using a green tea serum, you may want to opt for a lightweight cream that also contains plant extracts (like centella asiatica or ginseng) to avoid overburdening your skin. The green tea in some Korean creams helps prevent water loss and calm chronic inflammation.

Step 5: Masks (optional)

Sheet masks , or sleeping masks, are perfect for boosting the benefits of green tea on a one-off basis. Applied at the end of your routine or in the evening, they can intensely treat redness, enlarged pores, or a dull complexion.

Winning synergies

This ingredient is often combined with other active ingredients in Korean skincare to increase its effects:

• Centella Asiatica : to further soothe sensitive skin.
• Niacinamide : for radiance and sebum regulation.
• Hyaluronic acid : to enhance hydration.
• Propolis : for a restorative and purifying effect.

These synergies make it possible to obtain complete and balanced formulas which respect the spirit of kbeauty .

A trusted ingredient, suitable for all skin types

Green tea has become a staple of Korean skincare . Whether you have oily, sensitive, redness-prone skin, or simply want a radiant complexion, this natural ingredient ticks all the boxes. Its proven effectiveness and exceptional tolerance make it a safe choice to enrich your routine, whatever your skin type.

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