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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder is a finely milled green tea powder derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Popular in UK skincare and haircare, it brings natural antioxidants and a gentle exfoliating action to masks, scrubs, and cleansers. Shoppers often choose it for its fresh, earthy scent and soothing properties.

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How it works in skincare

In cosmetics and skincare Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder functions as an antioxidant-rich conditioning agent and mild physical exfoliant. The powder helps protect formulations from oxidative stress while its tiny particles provide gentle buffing to remove dead skin cells. When added to face masks, body scrubs or hair treatments it delivers a natural boost of polyphenols and catechins that leave skin and hair feeling soft, refreshed and conditioned.

Key benefits

  • Delivers antioxidant protection against environmental stressors
  • Gently exfoliates to reveal smoother skin texture
  • Helps soothe and calm appearance of irritated skin
  • Adds shine and softness to hair
  • Refines the look of pores
  • Provides a natural fresh scent in formulations

Best for

dull skin, oily skin, combination skin, mature skin, sensitive skin

Where it comes from

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder is produced from the young leaves of the Camellia sinensis tea plant, an evergreen shrub native to East Asia and widely cultivated in tea-growing regions.

Products with Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder

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