🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
The most abundant and powerful catechin found in green tea. It has profound anti-inflammatory properties and directly inhibits sebum production in the pores.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Controls oily skin, reduces acne inflammation, and protects against photo-aging.
💡 Pro Tip
Highly unstable in water; look for it in anhydrous (waterless) serums or encapsulated forms.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
Green tea extract is exactly the same.
The Science
EGCG is the highly concentrated, isolated active compound, making it vastly more powerful.