Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract

INCI: CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
84650-60-2 (leaf extract)
Function
Antioxidant, antimicrobial, astringent, emollient, humectant, skin conditioning, UV absorber
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate โ€“ CIR concluded systemic concern is mitigated because oral tea consumption produces far greater exposure than cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Must be formulated to be nonsensitising; cumulative catechin load across multiple botanicals in formula must be monitored; specify leaf-derived origin clearly

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract safe in cosmetics?

Must be formulated to be nonsensitising; cumulative catechin load across multiple botanicals in formula must be monitored; specify leaf-derived origin clearly The EU classifies Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract allowed in the EU?

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract do in cosmetics?

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract functions as: Antioxidant, antimicrobial, astringent, emollient, humectant, skin conditioning, UV absorber. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84650-60-2 (leaf extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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