What it is
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water is the water obtained from the leaves of the tea plant, the same species used to make green tea. It carries water-soluble tea constituents including polyphenols and contributes antioxidant character and a light conditioning effect. In sunscreens it is often used as part or all of the water phase to lend a botanical, soothing positioning.
Safety & warnings
Green tea leaf water is generally well tolerated and non-comedogenic at typical use levels, with no notable allergen profile.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, derived from the leaves of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, as an aqueous extract or distillate.
Questions everyone asks
What is green tea leaf water?
It is the water-based extract or distillate of tea-plant leaves, carrying water-soluble tea compounds, used in the water phase of formulas.
Why is it used in sunscreen?
It serves as a conditioning, antioxidant botanical and can form part of the water phase to support a soothing formula.