Camellia Sinensis Root Extract of the roots of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Effective at 0.05%
Family
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
84650-60-2
Form
Liquid
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
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
Antioxidant protection
Quells irritation
Traditional Use
Tea plant roots have been used less commonly in traditional practices compared to leaves and flowers, though roots have appeared in some Traditional Chinese Medicine formulations for their potential therapeutic properties.
