Camellia Sinensis
INCI: Green Tea, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate
Also known as: Green Tea, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate
Camellia sinensis is a plant-derived ingredient also known as green tea Has a high antioxidant content
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What Is Camellia Sinensis?
Camellia sinensis is better known as green tea. Research has established that topical application of green tea leaves or extracts have many benefits for skin, including anti-ageing properties. The polyphenols in green tea possess potent antioxidant and skin-soothing properties, and show significant promise for improving the appearance of sun-damaged skin.
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is one of the active constituents of green tea believed to be responsible for its many health and appearance benefits, both orally and topically. If you’re looking for green tea in your personal care products it may be listed by its Latin name, Cameillia sinesis. It is a gentle antioxidant that is among the most well researched and impressive in terms of its many benefits; however, it’s not the best or the only antioxidants to look for, so stick with products that contain several antioxidants.
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Green tea and skin health: A review J Am Acad Dermatol, 2005
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Topical green tea in dermatology Int J Dermatol, 2014
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