I remember the first time I whisked matcha. The smell, grassy, almost sweet, rose up as I mixed the jade-green powder into warm water. It felt like holding something alive, vibrant, and powerful. Years later, I discovered that same matcha could work magic on skin.
This isn’t just a wellness trend, it’s centuries of tradition backed by modern science. Here’s why I’m so passionate about using it in our skincare:
What Makes Matcha So Special
EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate)
Think of EGCG as your skin’s bodyguard. This potent antioxidant neutralizes free radicals (those little troublemakers behind fine lines and dullness), helps shield against UV damage, and even inhibits enzymes that break down collagen.
Chlorophyll
That luminous green color? It’s pure chlorophyll, nature’s detoxifier. It helps calm inflammation, supports healing, and gives your skin a chance to reset.
L-theanine
This amino acid gives matcha its signature calm. On your skin, it helps soothe irritation and temper reactivity, perfect if your skin is stressed or easily overwhelmed.
Topical Benefits Backed by Studies
Antioxidant Armor – EGCG protects your skin from environmental stress and keeps collagen and elastin intact.
Inflammation Soother – Catechins reduce redness and calm breakouts.
Oil Balancer – Natural tannins regulate sebum, making matcha ideal for both dry and oily skin types.
Why Sourcing + Milling Matters
Not all matcha is created equal. The delicate compounds your skin craves are only found in the highest grade, stone-milled, shade-grown matcha.
Shade-grown leaves develop deeper levels of chlorophyll and amino acids.
Stone-milling preserves the antioxidants so they stay potent when applied to your skin. Our supplier is a woman-owned business working with small, regenerative farms in Japan, so every jar supports ethical and sustainable practices.
Your Skin Deserves This Ritual
Our Matcha Enzyme Mask pairs this green gold with fruit enzymes and botanicals to gently exfoliate, brighten, and bring your skin back to life.
Other products packed with the power of matcha are our Matcha Sugar Scrub and the Green Tea Hemp Serum Face Oil
Explore our Matcha Collection