Camellia sinensis seedcoat powder
AKA “Tea, ext., RefChem:891232, 4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl 3, 5-trihydroxybenzoate, 4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl 3”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Camellia sinensis seedcoat powder
AKA: Tea, Ext., RefChem:891232, 4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl 3, 5-trihydroxybenzoate, 4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl 3
Extract · Perfuming · EWG: 3
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Extract
Clean
Green tea powder from the tea plant gently conditions and perfumes skin while delivering natural antioxidants. A soothing botanical ingredient sourced from China and Japan.
Effective at 25.0%
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
The outer coating of tea seeds has been used in some traditional Asian skincare preparations, though less documented than seed oil or leaf extracts. It may have been valued for exfoliating or clarifying properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
3
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Concentration Guide
2e-05%
50.0%
0%100%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.00002-2 | 0.005-50
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR