Camellia Sinensis Leaf

INCI: CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (whole leaf, not extract)
Function
Skin Conditioning Agent—Miscellaneous
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Favorable — Dietary exposure vastly exceeds cosmetic exposure. CIR mitigated systemic concern on this basis.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Formulate to be nonsensitizing. Monitor cumulative polyphenol load if other botanicals are present. Confirm pesticide residue limits per EU 396/2005.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camellia Sinensis Leaf safe in cosmetics?

Formulate to be nonsensitizing. Monitor cumulative polyphenol load if other botanicals are present. Confirm pesticide residue limits per EU 396/2005. The EU classifies Camellia Sinensis Leaf as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Camellia Sinensis Leaf allowed in the EU?

Camellia Sinensis Leaf EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Camellia Sinensis Leaf do in cosmetics?

Camellia Sinensis Leaf functions as: Skin Conditioning Agent—Miscellaneous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (whole leaf, not extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Camellia Sinensis Leaf?

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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