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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

INCI Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antioxidant Botanical Active Botanicals & Antioxidants

What it is & what it does

Green tea extract is a polyphenol-rich botanical with real antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, largely associated with catechins such as EGCG.
Human and experimental studies support topical photoprotective biology against UV-induced oxidative and inflammatory stress. It does not replace sunscreen, but it can be a meaningful antioxidant partner in a formula.

Usage & cautions

Usually well tolerated. It is supportive photoprotection, not an SPF substitute.

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Products containing this ingredient

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Information approach Consumer-friendly summaries are informed by established cosmetic ingredient references such as INCIDecoder and Paula’s Choice Ingredient Dictionary, while avoiding turning ingredient-level evidence into medical claims about the finished product.