Camellia sinensis (White Tea) leaf extract

Camellia sinensis (White Tea) leaf extract

AKA “white tea leaf extract”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Camellia sinensis (White Tea) leaf extract

AKA: White tea leaf extract

Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Sunscreen Filter

Antioxidant

Humectant

Emollient

Preservative

Astringent

Skin Conditioner

Barrier Support

Plant Oil

Extract

Not Clean

Camellia sinensis (white tea) leaf extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, antioxidant, astringent.

Family

Theaceae (Tea family)

Plant Part

Leaf

Lifeform

Shrub or tree

Climate

Subtropical

CAS #

84650-60-2

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Antimicrobial

Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

Astringent

Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Masking

Oral Care

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Skin Protecting

Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.

Tonic

UV Absorber

Blocks or absorbs UV rays to protect your skin from sun damage, dark spots, and premature aging.

Nourishes & Protects

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Tea has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 4,000 years. White tea specifically was valued in imperial Chinese skincare for its high antioxidant content and subtle flavor, and has become popular in modern cosmetics since the early 2000s.