Camellia sinensis leaf extract

AKA: Tea, Ext., 283-519-7, 84650-60-2, 5, 7-dihydroxy-2-(3, 4, 5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3, 4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl 3, 5-trihydroxybenzoate, [5, 4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl] 3, 107965-88-8, 4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl 3, 5-trihydroxyphenyl)chroman-3-yl] 3
Plant-Derived
Sunscreen Filter
Antioxidant
Humectant
Emollient
Preservative
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Plant Oil
Extract
Not Clean
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Effective at 0.05%
Family
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
84650-60-2
Form
Liquid
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.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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 leaf extracts have been used in Traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine for centuries as tonics and topical remedies. Modern extraction techniques isolate compounds that were traditionally consumed as brewed tea for their antioxidant and astringent properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.001%
0.1%
0%0%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.001-0.1
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory2 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR