White Tea Extract: Benefits for Skin Health & Appearance

Although it has been catching on as a popular drink, white tea is also increasingly being used for skin treatments because of its positive influence on the immunity of skin cells. White tea, like green tea and black tea, comes from the tea plant, or Camellia Sinesis. You can find white tea extract at your local food cooperative or online. Studies at Pace University have demonstrated that white tea has anti-viral and antibacterial properties and can be used topically on the skin.

Antibacterial Properties

• According to Pace University, white tea is better than many other popular teas (such as green tea or black tea) at diminishing bacteria (and some viral) infections. For instance, white tea extract can combat Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, pneumonia and dental caries.

Sun Block Properties

• White tea has qualities that help prevent sun damage to the skin. Although it is not a good idea to use white tea extract as a substitute for sunblock, white tea extract can help protect one's skin from the sun and should be used in conjunction with sunscreen.

Cancer-Fighting Properties

• White tea is credited for preventing cancer and keeping cancer cells from growing. White tea extract is useful in fighting against prostate, colon and stomach cancers because it contains flavonoids, a type of antioxidant that often keeps cancer cells from growing.