Tea, Green
AKA “Green Tea Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Green Tea Leaf
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Tea, green
AKA: Green Tea Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Green Tea Leaf
Extract · Antioxidant | Skin Conditioning | Soothing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Extract
Clean
Green tea leaf extract is rich in antioxidants and helps protect skin while refreshing the complexion. This natural ingredient comes from tea leaves grown in China.
Plant Part
Leaf
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to China. Green tea leaves are harvested from *Camellia sinensis* plants grown primarily in China and Japan. The leaves are extracted through steeping or solvent extraction to obtain concentrated bioactive compounds.
Plant Part
Leaf
Function
Antioxidant | Skin Conditioning | Soothing
Benefits
Not Reported
Antioxidant
Brightening
Strengthens Barrier
Protects against skin damage
Brightens complexion
Supports skin barrier health
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine for over 4,000 years. Applied topically in traditional skincare for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; modern cosmetics adopted green tea extracts in the 1990s.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Sun Damage
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR