AKA “Green Tea Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Green Tea Leaf”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Tea, green
AKA: Green Tea Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Green Tea Leaf
Extract · Antioxidant · 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
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Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
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Brightening
Evens out dull skin tone for a more radiant, lit-from-within look
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.