The leaves of the tea plant, used as a skin-conditioning and perfuming ingredient.
What it is
Camellia sinensis leaf refers to the leaves of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, of the tea family (Theaceae), used as such rather than as an extract. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning and perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
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 show the form in which the leaves are used, for example whole, ground or powdered, or whether they are green or fermented.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.