Green Tea May Help Prevent Skin Cancer

There is another benefit of green tea to add to the ever-growing list. Adding green tea to your regimen can actually help prevent skin cancer (among other types of cancer.) Researchers at the University of Alabama have been studying the effects of green tea on the body, externally and internally. The polyphenols in green tea contain EGCG which can protect the skin from intense ultraviolet damage and tumor formation on the epidermis. This doesn’t mean you should forget the sunscreen next time you head to the beach, but including green tea in your diet can only make your skin stronger and more resilient.