Camellia Sinensis Extract
CAS 84650-60-2 EC 283-519-7 (I)
Camellia Sinensis Extract is the extract of the whole plant Camellia sinensis, Theaceae.
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
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Description
Camellia Sinensis Extract is the extract of the whole plant Camellia sinensis, Theaceae.
Purpose
Function
ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
ConcernNone
Flags
rosacea-safeantioxidantanti-inflammatoryros-scavengingstability-sensitiveeu_children_restrictedfda_food_additive
Verdict
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (green tea extract) contains catechins (EGCG, EGC, ECG, EC) with ROS-scavenging and anti-inflammatory activity. Well-tolerated across sensitive and rosacea-prone skin populations with topical bioavailability sufficient for surface antioxidant protection at cosmetic concentrations. Unrestricted in EU and US.
US Note
Cosmetic ingredient. No FDA concentration restrictions.
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