Camellia sinensis leaf powder

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
Exfoliant
Plant Oil
Not Clean
OriginNative to China, Japan. Derived from leaves of Camellia sinensis plants in the Theaceae family, native to China and Japan. Produced by harvesting, drying, and grinding green tea leaves into fine powder.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder is a powder derived from the dried, ground leaves of Camellia sinensis.
Family
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
84650-60-2
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Exfoliating
Removes dead skin cells so fresh ones can come through. Chemical exfoliants (acids) are generally gentler than physical scrubs.
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.005–50%
Rinse-off0.01%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2019
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR