Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Also known as: White Tea Extract
INCI: Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Function: Antioxidant | Type: Botanical extract
What Is Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract?
White tea is the least processed Camellia sinensis extract with the highest antioxidant content (polyphenols, catechins, EGCG) of all tea varieties.
Key Skin Benefits
- + Highest antioxidant among teas
- + UV protection
- + Anti-inflammatory
Pros
- + Higher antioxidant than green tea
- + Natural
- + Gentle
Cons
- − Limited human topical studies
- − Variable concentration
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Usage Areas | Face, Eye, Body |
| Product Type | Leave-On, Rinse-Off |
| Source | Plant |
| Natural Level | Natural |
Safety Ratings
| Metric | Rating |
|---|
| Skin Sensitivity | 1/5 |
| Comedogenic Rating | 0/5 |
| EWG Score | 1/10 |
Typical Usage % by Product Type
| Product Type | Typical % |
|---|
| Antioxidant serum | 1 - 5% |
References
- CIR (2016) — Camellia Sinensis. PMID: 27056993
- Thring TS (2011) — PMID: 21668815