In the fight against aging and dull skin, we’re always on the lookout for the next best ingredient to help us turn back the clock, but there’s something extra exciting when a natural ingredient gains traction for its ability to seriously enhance and defend skin sans any lab-derived “enhancements.” The latest ingredient to keep your eye on? Matcha, a finely milled green tea made from the entire leaf that’s chock-full of natural antioxidants and minerals that boosts your skin’s radiance and resilience to ward off environmental aggressors in no time. “Free radicals try to damage your healthy skin cells internally and externally,” explains celebrity aesthetician Jillian Wright. “Some culprits include excessive sugar, alcohol and salt intake, sun, pollution and the elements (to name a few)! Matcha green tea is a super antioxidant that not only has internal and external benefits, but also keeps skin vibrant and buoyant.” Here, our top matcha-infused picks to keep on your vanity all year long.
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