Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial, antioxidant agent. It appears in about 5% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 39 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameCAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
FunctionANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number84650-60-2
EC number283-519-7
Prevalence4,337 products (4.67% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies39 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches880

Used in

Serums 14.9%Face Cleansers 11.2%General Moisturizers 9.6%Toners 8.7%Sunscreens 4.8%Eye Moisturizers 3.8%

Frequently asked

What does Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract do in skincare?
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract functions as an antimicrobial, antioxidant agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (14.9% of its uses).

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