Camellia Sinensis Catechins

AKA “Tea, ext., RefChem:891232, 4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl 3, 5-trihydroxybenzoate, 4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl 3”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Camellia sinensis catechins

AKA: Tea, Ext., RefChem:891232, 4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl 3, 5-trihydroxybenzoate, 4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl 3

Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Antioxidant

Fragrance

Polyphenol

Plant Oil

Extract

Clean

Green tea extract that protects skin from environmental damage and leaves a fresh, natural scent.

Formula

C22H18O11

Mol. Weight

458.40

CAS #

84650-60-2

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Functions

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

Perfuming

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Neutralizes free radicals

Quells irritation

Traditional Use

Green tea catechins were first identified in the 20th century from tea leaves, which have been consumed in China for over 4,000 years. Traditional Chinese medicine valued green tea for its antioxidant properties, though the specific isolated catechins are a modern discovery.