Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (and) Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Green Tea Oil Extract) - antioxidant, emollient, skin protectant, conditioning

INCI Name

Camellia Sinensis Le...

Functions

4 Roles

Sustainability

8/10

What It Does

This is an oil-soluble extraction of green tea (Camellia sinensis) polyphenols, particularly catechins like EGCG, delivered in a medium-chain triglyceride carrier derived from coconut oil. Unlike standard aqueous green tea extracts, this lipophilic version allows formulators to incorporate green tea's powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits into oil-based serums, balms, and anhydrous products. The caprylic/capric triglyceride carrier enhances skin penetration of the polyphenols while providing additional emollient properties, making it particularly valuable in anti-aging and protective skincare formulations where both antioxidant activity and skin conditioning are desired.

Neutralizes damaging free radicals

Protects skin from environmental stress

Prevents formula oxidation

Supports anti-aging benefits

Technical Properties

Ionic Charge

nonionic

Molecular charge type

Viscosity Effect

neutral

Impact on formula thickness

Foaming Ability

none

Lather generation

Ingredient Compatibility

Known Interactions

FERROUS SULFATEUse CautionPrecipitation

Ferrous iron reacts with tea polyphenols/catechins to form dark, insoluble complexes. Reduces iron bioavailability and causes off-color. Use chelated iron forms.

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