Camellia sinensis leaf oil
AKA: Green tea leaf oil, Tea leaf oil
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil is the oil derived from the leaves of the Tea plant, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Family
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
68916-73-4
Form
Oil
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.
Neutralizes free radicals
Quells irritation
Traditional Use
Tea leaf oil preparations have been used in traditional Asian skincare, though less commonly than water-based extracts. The oil captures some of the beneficial compounds from tea leaves in a more concentrated, topical form.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR