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Previous studies have shown that green tea contains powerful anti-oxidants
that fight harmful free radicals. This enables green tea to reduce
the risk and prevent the development of many cancers.
But the effect of green tea is not limited to internal organs.
It can also improve the health of the skin by preventing wrinkles,
reducing the damage from sunburn and even decreasing the risk of
skin cancer when applied topically.
This study reviewed several previous studies that looked at green
tea and skin. Green tea taken orally or applied directly to the
skin has prevented damage from ultraviolet light, which can lead
to skin cancer.
Mice exposed to chemical that causes skin cancer were less likely
to develop tumors if they had green tea ointment applied for 1 week
prior to exposure.
Archives of Dermatology 2000;136:989-994,
1051.
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