INCI Name
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Botanical Name
Camellia sinensis
Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract) is rich in polyphenols such as EGCG, offering strong antioxidant and soothing properties. Widely used to protect skin from environmental stress, calm irritation, and balance oiliness. A versatile extract suitable for most skin types, especially sensitive, oily, and mature skin.
Antioxidant, soothing agent, anti-inflammatory, astringent, skin conditioning
Product Type(s):
Typical Usage Range:
1–5% in leave-on products; up to 10% in rinse-off formulations
Protects against oxidative stress, calms and soothes skin, helps reduce appearance of redness, supports balanced sebum, traditionally consumed as a health-promoting tea
Primary Components:
Polyphenols (catechins including EGCG), caffeine, theanine, flavonoids
Generally safe; excessive concentrations may cause mild irritation in sensitive skin
Preferred Extraction Method:
Solvent extraction (aqueous or ethanol) of leaves
Choose standardized extracts with high polyphenol/EGCG content; organic sourcing preferred
Explore additional safety and regulatory data from trusted external sources:
*The ingredient details on this page are intended for general educational use and should not be considered exhaustive. Additional properties, uses, or safety considerations may be available from other sources. Root & Ritual Apothecary is not affiliated with Cosmetics Info, Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), INCIDecoder, SkinSafe, EWG Skin Deep, or SpecialChem. External links are provided solely for informational purposes; Root & Ritual does not control or guarantee the accuracy, methodology, or conclusions of third-party sources, including consumer rating systems such as EWG.
Green Tea Extract
Some links on this page are affiliate links. This means Root & Ritual may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you—if you choose to make a purchase. We only recommend products we genuinely trust and use, and your support helps us continue sharing trusted botanical resources.
