Camellia sinensis leaf oil
AKA “Green tea leaf oil, Tea leaf oil”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Camellia sinensis leaf oil
AKA: Green tea leaf oil, Tea leaf oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant | Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Essential Oil
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Green tea leaf oil from China and Japan that nourishes and protects skin with antioxidants, helping maintain a healthy complexion.
Family
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
68916-73-4
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to China, Japan. Extracted from leaves of Camellia sinensis, a plant in the Theaceae family native to China and Japan. Obtained through solvent extraction or cold-pressing of the dried tea leaves.
Plant Source
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Function
Antioxidant | Skin Conditioning
Benefits
Neutralizes free radicals
Antioxidant protection
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
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR