INCI name

CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT

Green tea extract

Antimicrobial Antioxidant Astringent Skin conditioning – emollient Humectant Fragrance Oral care Skin conditioning Skin protecting Tonic UV absorberreviewed

An extract of tea leaves.

What it is

Camellia sinensis leaf extract is obtained from the leaves of the tea plant. It contains polyphenols such as catechins and is used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, toners and cleansers.

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.

Extract strength and composition vary; the INCI name does not show the amount of polyphenols.

Functions

Antimicrobial: Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
Antioxidant: Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
Astringent: Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
Skin conditioning – emollient: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Humectant: Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Fragrance: Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Oral care: Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.
Skin conditioning: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Skin protecting: Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
Tonic: Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.
UV absorber: Protecting the cosmetic product from the effects of UV-light.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (369)

Check a full ingredient list