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CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number 84650-60-2
Chem/IUPAC Name: 3,5-dihydroxy-4,6-bis[(3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoyl)oxy]oxan-2-yl]methyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate;2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol;1,3,7-trimethyl-4,5-dihydropurine-2,6-dione
EINECS/ELINCS No: 283-519-7
COSING REF No: 55220
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
Camellia sinensis leaf extract is an extract of the leaves of the evergreen shrub, camellia sinensis. Different type of extracts are obtained from the leaves and leaf buds of this shrub, white tea, yellow tea, green tea, oolong, and dark tea. Camellia sinensis extract possesses numerous benefits like antimicrobial, astringent, and emollient properties which makes it an ideal addition to various cosmetics and personal care products.

What is CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT used for?

Camellia sinensis leaf extract has been used in the cosmetics industry for long due to its multiple positive effects on skin health.
  • Skin care: The extract contains four different types of catechins: epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechin gallate (ECG), and epicatechin (EC), out of which EGCG is the most potent. Its antioxidant potential may protect the skin from the harmful UV rays that cause sunburn and premature aging. It also soothes dry skin. Topical application of this extract reduces the scaling of the skin and improves its elasticity and hydration. It can be used as an anti-cellulite agent due to its caffeine content. This extract is used as a conditioning agent, emollient, humectant, and astringent in personal care products. According to the Cosmetics Ingredient Review (CIR), it is safe up to 0.86% in leave-on products and up to 1% in rinse-off products.

Origin

Camellia sinensis leaf extract is obtained by pressing or distilling the oils from the tea leaves. The leaves at different stages of the plant’s life are harvested for different types of tea extracts like white, green, black, etc.

What does CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT do in a formulation?

  • Antimicrobial
  • Antioxidant
  • Astringent
  • Emollient
  • Humectant
  • Skin conditioning
  • Uv absorber

Safety profile

This extract is usually considered safe and is well tolerated but may sometimes provide mild side effects like skin rashes.

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Technical profile

Property Values
Solubility Soluble in water
63

Commercial Selection : Grades containing solely CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT

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