Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
INCI: Green Tea, Epigallocatechin Gallate, White Tea Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis
Also known as: Green Tea, Epigallocatechin Gallate, White Tea Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis
Derived from buds and leaves of green tea Has antioxidant properties
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What Is Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract?
Camellia sinensis leaf extract is derived from the minimally processed buds and leaves of green tea. There is research showing that white and green teas have the highest concentration of antioxidant properties (via their polyphenol and flavonoid content) of all teas.
It appears that white and green teas have similar amounts of the polyphenol epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which is the main antioxidant in tea. The conclusion is that white and green tea have nearly identical antioxidant activity, and both are great antixoidants to look for in skin care products.
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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EGCG from green tea: Protective effects on skin J Nutr Biochem, 2007
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Green tea polyphenols and photoaging protection J Am Acad Dermatol, 2005
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