Camellia sinensis seed powder
AKA: Tea, Ext., (-)-Gallocatechin 3-O-gallate, (+)-epigallocatechin gallate, Epigallocatechol-3-gallate, (-)-Epigallocatechingallate
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Camellia Sinensis Seed Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground seeds of Camellia sinensis,Theaceae.
Effective at 25.0%
Family
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
84650-60-2
Form
Powder
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
Ground tea seeds have been incorporated into traditional Asian beauty preparations and skincare masks, valued for their potential skin-conditioning and nourishing properties from the seed's natural oils and compounds.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Concentration Guide
2e-05%
50.0%
0%100%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.00002-2 | 0.005-50
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR