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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

green tea extract used for soothing/antioxidant support in leave-on skincare; composition varies by extract.

LimitedBotanical with limited standardized clinical evidence for cosmetic endpoints.

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Last updated5 Oct 2026

Sources2 cited

green tea extract used for soothing/antioxidant support in leave-on skincare; composition varies by extract.

What it does

Source of catechins used for antioxidant/soothing marketing. Extract standardization varies — grade reflects limited controlled outcome data for this exact INCI.

The evidence

Evidence grade limited: Botanical with limited standardized clinical evidence for cosmetic endpoints. Credible chemical identity and cosmetic-use context come from CIR/SCCS/manufacturer INCI definitions and databases such as SpecialChem/PubChem[1].

How to use it

Expect this as a supporting INCI line item unless labeled as a featured active.

Evidence by claim

Graded separately; the entry grade is the best-supported claim

green tea extract used for soothing/antioxidant support in leave-on skincare; composition varies by extract.[1]

Limited

Safety & limits

Source and region, always

all — Used in cosmetics within conventional leave-on/rinse-off levels; see cited safety literature.[1] CA US EU UK

Sources · 2

Numbered as cited in the text

[1]SpecialChem. SpecialChem INCI profile: Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract. SpecialChem (2024)other
[2]Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Plant extracts context: green tea. CIR (2018)regulator

Revision history

18 Sept 2026Drafted by botTheSkindex Desk