Camellia sinensis flower extract
AKA “Tea, ext., RefChem:891232, 283-519-7, 84650-60-2, 5, 7-dihydroxy-2-(3, 4, 5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3, 4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl 3, 5-trihydroxybenzoate, [5, 4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl] 3, 107965-88-8, CHEMBL311663, 4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl 3, 5-trihydroxyphenyl)chroman-3-yl] 3
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Camellia sinensis flower extract
AKA: Tea, Ext., RefChem:891232, 283-519-7, 84650-60-2, 5, 7-dihydroxy-2-(3, 4, 5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3, 4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl 3, 5-trihydroxybenzoate, [5, 4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl] 3, 107965-88-8, CHEMBL311663, 4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl 3, 5-trihydroxyphenyl)chroman-3-yl] 3
Extract · Perfuming · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Extract
Not Clean
Camellia Sinensis Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Effective at 0.05%
Family
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
Formula
C22H18O11
Mol. Weight
458.40
CAS #
84650-60-2
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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 flowers have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese beauty practices for centuries, valued for their delicate properties and potential benefits to skin. Historically, they were primarily consumed as tea or prepared in infusions.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Concentration Guide
0.001%
0.1%
0%0%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.001-0.1
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR