Camellia sinensis root extract
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 root extract
AKA: Tea, Ext., RefChem:891232, 4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl 3, 5-trihydroxybenzoate, 4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl 3
Extract · Perfuming · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Extract
Clean
An extract from tea plant roots that gently conditions skin while adding a subtle natural fragrance. Sourced from tea-growing regions in China and Japan.
Effective at 0.05%
Family
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
Formula
C22H18O11
Mol. Weight
458.40
CAS #
84650-60-2
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Neutralizes free radicals
Antioxidant protection
Quells irritation
Traditional Use
Tea plant roots have been used less commonly in traditional practices compared to leaves and flowers, though roots have appeared in some Traditional Chinese Medicine formulations for their potential therapeutic properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR