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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is the concentrated form of green tea, one of the most popular soothing and antioxidant ingredients in British skincare. It is loved for its ability to calm skin, protect against environmental stressors and leave a fresh, healthy glow. You will find it in everything from moisturisers and serums to eye creams and sheet masks.

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How it works in skincare

In cosmetics Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract functions as a potent antioxidant and soothing agent. Rich in polyphenols and catechins, it helps neutralise free radicals generated by UV exposure and pollution while calming visible redness and irritation. Its lightweight, water-soluble nature makes it ideal for both leave-on and rinse-off formulas, delivering a fresh, non-greasy feel that suits modern minimalist routines.

Key benefits

  • Helps protect skin from environmental stressors
  • Visibly calms redness and irritation
  • Provides antioxidant support
  • Refreshes and tones the skin
  • Supports a healthy-looking complexion
  • Suitable for gentle daily use

Best for

sensitive skin, redness-prone skin, dull skin, oily skin, combination skin, mature skin

Where it comes from

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is obtained from the fresh or dried leaves of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub native to East Asia and widely cultivated in tea gardens across the world.

Products with Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.

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