Tea, Matcha

AKA: Matcha Green Tea, Camellia Sinensis Matcha
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Tea, Matcha is a cosmetic ingredient.
Plant Part
Leaf
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
Used ceremonially and medicinally in Japan for over 800 years. Recently adopted in Western skincare (21st century) for its high antioxidant content and skin-brightening properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR