CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
Camellia sinensis is the name of the tea plant, which is also used to produce green tea. Camellia sinensis leaf extract is an extract derived from the plant’s leaves that is used in cosmetics as a skin care ingredient.(1-2) This leaf extract is particularly beneficial for skin care due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.(3-5) The antioxidant capacity of green tea extract is based on the composition of its bioactive components. These include polyphenols, amino acids, vitamins, and other phytochemicals.(2,6)
(1) Bährle-Rapp, M. (2012). Springer Encyclopedia of Cosmetics and Personal Care. 4th revised and expanded edition. Springer.
(2) Becker, L., Bergfeld, W., Belsito, D., Hill, R., Klaassen, C., Liebler, D., Marks, J., Shank, R., Slaga, T., Snyder, P., Gill, L., & Heldreth, B. (2019). Safety Assessment of Camellia sinensis–Derived Ingredients As Used in Cosmetics. International Journal of Toxicology, 38, 48–70.
(3) Gue, J., Ha, L., Chung, P., Woo, J., Choe, T., & Lee, B. (2012). Correlation of increased antioxidant activity with the phenolic compound and amino acid contents of Camellia sinensis leaf extracts following ultra-high-pressure extraction. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 18, 623–628.
(4) Sharma, L., & Pundir, R. (2019). Antimicrobial Potential of Camellia sinensis against Skin-Associated Microbial Pathogens. International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology.
(5) Devadharshini, R., Charulatha, S., Das, A., & Bindhu, J. (2021). Structural Analysis and Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of an Aqueous Extract of Camellia sinensis. International Journal of Current Research and Review, 13, 185–191.
(6) Andrew, I., Sunday, H., Ukamaka, I., & Bamidele, T. (2022). Bioactive Components and Antioxidant Properties of Aqueous Leaf Extracts of Fresh and Processed Camellia sinensis in Alloxan-Induced Albino Rats. Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology.
