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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Our database includes 4,507 products that contain Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract.

Explained

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

This ingredient has many skin benefits:

  • antimicrobial
  • antioxidant
  • skin hydrating
  • skin protecting

This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.

On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.

Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

You should know

What it is

Antioxidant

Benefits

Acne
Reduces Redness
Reduces Irritation
Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Community Rating
Loved

What it does

Antimicrobial Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms
Antioxidant A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one, such as vitamin e, vitamin c, or beta carotene, that protects cellsfrom the sometimes damaging effects of oxidation.
Astringent Tending to draw together or constrict tissues; styptic. may unclog pores, remove excess oil, shrink appearance of pores, tighten skin, cleanse irritants from skin, reduce inflammation, reduce acne, provide anti-bacterial benefits
Emollient Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Humectant A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Masking Obscuring or blocking
Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin
Skin Protecting To keep skin from being damaged to a certain degree
Tonic Used remove soap residues and moisturize

Alternative names

Green Tea
Oolong Tea
White Tea

Prevalence

Somewhat common Percentage of products that contain it
8.6%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Moisturizers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 50%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
0% to 93%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 55220
INCI Name CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
EC #  283-519-7
All Functions Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, UV Absorber