INCI name

CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT

Oil-seed camellia leaf extract

An extract of oil-seed camellia leaves used as an astringent and skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Camellia oleifera leaf extract is the extract of the leaves of the oil-seed camellia, Camellia oleifera, a plant of the tea family (Theaceae). CosIng lists it as an astringent and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in toners, creams and serums.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or solvent.

Functions

Astringent
Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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