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Camellia sinensis leaf
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”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Camellia sinensis leaf
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
Skin Conditioning · Perfuming · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Camellia Sinensis Leaf is the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Family
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
Formula
C22H18O11
Mol. Weight
458.40
CAS #
84650-60-2
Form
Powder
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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
Green tea leaves have been consumed and topically applied in East Asia for over 4,000 years, with documented use in Traditional Chinese Medicine for wellness and skin health. Japanese and Chinese cultures incorporated tea into skincare rituals and beauty practices.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Camellia Sinensis Leaf
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrolyzed Camellia Sinensis Leaf
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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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
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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
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR