Camellia sinensis leaf oil
AKA “Green tea leaf oil, Tea leaf oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Camellia sinensis leaf oil
AKA: Green tea leaf oil, Tea leaf oil
Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil is the oil derived from the leaves of the Tea plant, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Family
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
68916-73-4
Form
Oil
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Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
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
Quells irritation
Traditional Use
Tea leaf oil preparations have been used in traditional Asian skincare, though less commonly than water-based extracts. The oil captures some of the beneficial compounds from tea leaves in a more concentrated, topical form.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR