An oil derived from tea leaves, used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Camellia sinensis leaf oil is, according to CosIng, the oil derived from the leaves of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, of the family Theaceae. It is not the same as tea seed oil (Camellia sinensis seed oil) or tea tree oil, which comes from a different plant. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in 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 reveal how the oil was obtained. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- 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.