Formulation and Evaluation of the Antioxidant Activity of an Emulsion Containing a Commercial Green Tea Extract

The addition of an extract to an emulsion is intended to improve its fragrance and care qualities. Green tea is a beverage known all over the world. It is tasty and has beneficial effects on human health due to its high polyphenol content. The compounds present in this variety of tea have also made...

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Main Authors: Anna Sykuła, Izabela Janiak-Włodarczyk, Ireneusz Tomasz Kapusta
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
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description The addition of an extract to an emulsion is intended to improve its fragrance and care qualities. Green tea is a beverage known all over the world. It is tasty and has beneficial effects on human health due to its high polyphenol content. The compounds present in this variety of tea have also made it an interesting cosmetic ingredient. The polyphenols contained in green tea have antioxidant properties and can delay the ageing process in human skin. Various preparations with this ingredient can be found on the market—from creams to hair care products. Making one’s own cosmetics is also a trend. In the following study, three creams containing green tea extracts from three different manufacturers were prepared, and the total polyphenol (TP) contents, the phenolic profile of the extracts used and the antioxidant activity of these preparations were examined using two methods: DPPH<sup>•</sup> and ABTS<sup>•+</sup> cationic radicals. The study showed that the antioxidant activity of the glycerin–water extracts measured by the selected methods was higher than that of the oil extract. Among the creams, the product with green tea extract from Firm 2 (glycerin–water extract) showed the best antioxidant properties.
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spelling doaj-art-0dfb027a997944b4819b3b842dfafc1e2025-08-20T02:47:00ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492025-01-0130119710.3390/molecules30010197Formulation and Evaluation of the Antioxidant Activity of an Emulsion Containing a Commercial Green Tea ExtractAnna Sykuła0Izabela Janiak-Włodarczyk1Ireneusz Tomasz Kapusta2Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Institute of Natural Products and Cosmetics, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 2/22, 90-537 Lodz, PolandFaculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Institute of Natural Products and Cosmetics, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 2/22, 90-537 Lodz, PolandDepartment of Food Technology and Human Nutrition, College of Natural Sciences, University of Rzeszow, Zelwerowicza 4, 35-601 Rzeszow, PolandThe addition of an extract to an emulsion is intended to improve its fragrance and care qualities. Green tea is a beverage known all over the world. It is tasty and has beneficial effects on human health due to its high polyphenol content. The compounds present in this variety of tea have also made it an interesting cosmetic ingredient. The polyphenols contained in green tea have antioxidant properties and can delay the ageing process in human skin. Various preparations with this ingredient can be found on the market—from creams to hair care products. Making one’s own cosmetics is also a trend. In the following study, three creams containing green tea extracts from three different manufacturers were prepared, and the total polyphenol (TP) contents, the phenolic profile of the extracts used and the antioxidant activity of these preparations were examined using two methods: DPPH<sup>•</sup> and ABTS<sup>•+</sup> cationic radicals. The study showed that the antioxidant activity of the glycerin–water extracts measured by the selected methods was higher than that of the oil extract. Among the creams, the product with green tea extract from Firm 2 (glycerin–water extract) showed the best antioxidant properties.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/1/197green tea extractantioxidant activityemulsion
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Formulation and Evaluation of the Antioxidant Activity of an Emulsion Containing a Commercial Green Tea Extract
Molecules
green tea extract
antioxidant activity
emulsion
title Formulation and Evaluation of the Antioxidant Activity of an Emulsion Containing a Commercial Green Tea Extract
title_full Formulation and Evaluation of the Antioxidant Activity of an Emulsion Containing a Commercial Green Tea Extract
title_fullStr Formulation and Evaluation of the Antioxidant Activity of an Emulsion Containing a Commercial Green Tea Extract
title_full_unstemmed Formulation and Evaluation of the Antioxidant Activity of an Emulsion Containing a Commercial Green Tea Extract
title_short Formulation and Evaluation of the Antioxidant Activity of an Emulsion Containing a Commercial Green Tea Extract
title_sort formulation and evaluation of the antioxidant activity of an emulsion containing a commercial green tea extract
topic green tea extract
antioxidant activity
emulsion
url https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/1/197
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