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Green Tea: effective % & pH 녹차

Quick answer: Green Tea: effective concentration varies (extract; serums commonly ~1–5% extract, essences higher), optimal pH 5.0–6.5, evidence Moderate. A green-tea % tells you little about active polyphenols; freshness and formulation (dark packaging) matter more than the number on the label.

How much Green Tea actually works? Here's the dosage, pH and evidence — the formulator-level read behind the % on a Korean label.

Effective %varies (extract; serums commonly ~1–5% extract, essences higher)
Optimal pH5.0–6.5
EvidenceModerate
Onset2–4 weeks (antioxidant/calming look)

What the % on the label really means

A green-tea % tells you little about active polyphenols; freshness and formulation (dark packaging) matter more than the number on the label.

⚠️ Ceiling: Polyphenol (EGCG) content and stability matter more than headline extract %.

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✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed 2026-06-21.

General educational information using cosmetic structure-function wording — not medical advice. Always patch-test new actives. © KoreaPlus.