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”
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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 · Antimicrobial | Antioxidant | Astringent | Humectant | Oral Care | Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Skin Protecting | Tonic | Uv Absorber · 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.
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
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to China, Japan. Derived from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, a plant in the Theaceae family native to China and Japan. Extracted from dried leaves through hot water infusion or solvent extraction methods.
Plant Source
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Function
Antimicrobial | Antioxidant | Astringent | Humectant | Oral Care | Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Skin Protecting | Tonic | Uv Absorber
Benefits
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
Target
Sun Damage
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Concentration Guide
Industry Max
Industry typically uses up to 0.1% in leave-on products (26 products reported). Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 658).
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Data: Kew POWO · PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR