Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
Botanical extract from the leaves of Camellia oleifera, a tea plant relative rich in polyphenols/catechins and tannins. In cosmetics it is used mainly as an antioxidant, soothing, and skin-conditioning ingredient, with some astringent and anti-inflammatory support. CIR-reviewed camellia leaf ingredients are generally considered low-risk at typical cosmetic use levels. ([cir-safety.org](https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/camellia_1.pdf))
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Risks & Warnings
Main concerns are rare botanical allergy/sensitivity and possible mild stinging on very reactive or compromised skin. As with most plant extracts, performance and tolerance vary by extraction method and botanical composition. Highly concentrated tea catechin preparations can be more irritating than standard cosmetic extracts. ([cir-safety.org](https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/camellia_1.pdf))
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