Camellia sinensis leaf extract
AKA “Tea, ext., RefChem:891232, 4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl 3, 5-trihydroxybenzoate, 4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl 3”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Camellia sinensis leaf extract
AKA: Tea, Ext., RefChem:891232, 4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl 3, 5-trihydroxybenzoate, 4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl 3
Synthetic · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Sunscreen Filter
Antioxidant
Humectant
Emollient
Preservative
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Green tea leaf extract protects and conditions skin with antioxidants, helps tighten pores, and absorbs UV rays for added defense.
Effective at 0.05%
Family
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
Formula
C22H18O11
Mol. Weight
458.40
CAS #
84650-60-2
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Oral Care
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Tonic
Uv Absorber
Blocks or absorbs UV rays to protect your skin from sun damage, dark spots, and premature aging.
Nourishes & Protects
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Tea leaf extracts have been used in Traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine for centuries as tonics and topical remedies. Modern extraction techniques isolate compounds that were traditionally consumed as brewed tea for their antioxidant and astringent properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Pleiotropic effects of a Camellia sinensis leaf extract on in vitro and in vivo skin health characteristics.
Shill DD, Stade HN, Goodson KC, Beltran MA, Haller D et al.
International journal of cosmetic science, 2025
Pleiotropic effects of a Camellia sinensis leaf extract on in vitro and in vivo skin health characteristics.
Shill DD, Stade HN, Goodson KC, Beltran MA, Haller D et al.
International journal of cosmetic science, 2025
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR