Return to Replenix Page   UNDERSTANDING POLYPHENOLS AND CATECHINS Certain plants such as green tea are composed of a high content of polyphenold which are bioflavonoids that have been shown to have antioxidant properties. Most polyphenols in green tea are commonly known as catechins possessing highly potent antioxidant characteristics. The major preventive catechin in green tea polyphenol is epigallocatechin gallate or (EGCG). Other catechins found in green tea are epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatehcin 3-gallate (ECG) and epicatechin (EC). SKIN CARE BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPLENIX POLYPHENOL BASED PRODUCTS Replenix is a patent-pending formulation composed of 90% polyphenol isolates, derived from green tea with potent antioxidant properties, to assist in minimizing free-radical induced damage. The lightweight, fast absorbing, water soluble Replenix Serum formula also contains the humectant, hyaluronic acid to deliver enhanced moisturization and improved texture, tone and overall skin appearance. The emollient, rich, water soluble Replenix Cream formula contains hyaluronic acid and soy phospholipid complex to help achieve smoother, silkier, softer and more radiant looking skin. These elegant formulations are non-comedogenic and can easily be incorporated into existing prescription and over the counter skin care regimens. GREEN TEA POLYPHENOL RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS Research suggests that "Of all the antioxidants known to mankind, the components of green tea are the most potent". Archives of Dermatology 2000; 136; 989-994 Research further suggests that "Analysis of published studies demonstrates that green tea polyphenols have anit-inflammatory and anticarcinogenic properties. These effects appear to correlate with antioxidant properties of green tea polyphenols". Archives of Dermatology 2000; 136; 989-994 Research has shown "that green tea, specifically the component EGCG, has the ability to block UV-B induced leukocyte infiltration in mouse as well as human skin". Carcinogenesis 1999; 2117-2124 Research also suggests that "induction of skin tumors by UV radiation was significantly reduced by topical, but not oral, administration of purified EGCG through a mechanism distinct from inhibition of photoimmunosuppression". Nutrition and Cancer 1996; 26(3); 325-35

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