Camellia sinensis leaf water
AKA “Tea, ext., RefChem:891232, 4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl 3, 5-trihydroxybenzoate, 4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl 3
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Camellia sinensis leaf water
AKA: Tea, Ext., RefChem:891232, 4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl 3, 5-trihydroxybenzoate, 4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl 3
Synthetic · Perfuming | Tonic · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Green tea extract from China and Japan that refreshes and tones skin while adding a delicate tea-inspired scent to the product.
Family
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
Formula
C22H18O11
Mol. Weight
458.40
CAS #
84650-60-2
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to China, Japan. Derived from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, a plant native to China and Japan in the Theaceae family. Extracted through steeping or infusion of dried tea leaves in water to create the leaf water product.
Plant Source
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Function
Perfuming | Tonic
Benefits
Neutralizes free radicals
Antioxidant protection
Quells irritation
Traditional Use
Tea water or brewed tea has been used topically in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Asian skincare for thousands of years as an astringent and antioxidant rinse. This simple preparation was valued for its cooling and skin-clarifying properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR