Hydrolyzed Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract

AKA: Tea seed extract, Green tea seed extract

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

Skin Conditioner

Barrier Support

Plant Oil

Extract

Not Clean

Hydrolyzed Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract is the hydrolysate of Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Effective at 0.05%

Family

Theaceae (Tea family)

Plant Part

Seed

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

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.

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.

Nourishes & Protects

Traditional Use

Camellia sinensis seed oil has been used traditionally in Asian skincare for its nourishing properties. The hydrolyzed extract is a modern development designed to concentrate bioactive compounds and amino acids from tea seeds.

EWG

CIR

Insufficient data

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

all-shades-safe

Potential Sensitizer

Concentration Guide

0.001%

0.1%

0%0%

Reported use

CIR reported use: 0.001-0.1

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dullness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR