INCI Name
Camellia Sinensis Powder
Botanical Name
Camellia sinensis (Green Tea)
Green Tea Extract Powder (Camellia sinensis) is a potent botanical rich in catechin antioxidants, particularly EGCG. It’s valued in skincare for its soothing, balancing, and skin-conditioning properties, helping reduce the look of redness and excess oil while supporting antioxidant defense. Choose standardized, low-impurity extracts and add in cool-down phase to preserve activity.
Antioxidant, astringent, skin-conditioning, soothing, anti-inflammatory, UV-protection adjunct
Product Type(s):
Typical Usage Range:
0.5–2% (typical powdered extract range; CIR recommends ≤0.86% for specific leave-on use)
Helps calm visible redness; supports photoprotection when used with mineral UV filters; helps balance excess oil; supports even-toned appearance; traditional use as astringent and skin refresher
Primary Components:
Polyphenols (catechins EGCG, EGC, ECG, EC), caffeine, tannins, theanine
May irritate very sensitive skin; patch test before use; avoid contact with eyes; formulate within supplier or CIR guidelines
Preferred Extraction Method:
Water or hydroalcoholic extraction; spray-dried
Prefer standardized extract (noted % of polyphenols or EGCG); choose organic where possible; ensure low heavy metal content; fine-mesh, water-soluble powder; review supplier stability data
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Green Tea Extract Powder
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