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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Molecular Formula
- C22H18O11
- CAS No.
- 84650-60-2
- EC No.
- 283-519-7
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Molecular Structure
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Information
Tea Extract has a variety of skin care bioactivities:
- It has inhibitory effect on caspase and metalloproteinase. It can scavenge free radicals from human body; it is an antioxidant and anti-aging additive in cosmetics.
- Tea Extract inhibits collagenase, and maintains skin elasticity. Also it has convergence and wrinkle resistance.
- It can activate macrophages that are capable of phagocytosis of melanin. Thereby it inhibits melanin formation, and has good whitening effect.
- Tea Extract improves skin’s anti-allergic ability by inhibiting catalase. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial property. Thus it can be used in oral products to prevent tooth decay;
- Tea Extract has an excellent inhibitory effect on microorganisms. It can be used in toner and face cream to prevent oil rancidity in cosmetics;
- It can promote fat decomposition, and can be used in slimming products;
- Tea Extract is responsible for lessening capillary permeability and brittleness. It can be used in lipstick to prevent dry lips, and improve softness of lips. Tea Extract is a natural cosmetic ingredient with a variety of skin care benefits. It is a safe, widely available and promising new antioxidant and whitening agent for cosmetics.
- Benefits
- Whitening - Tea Polyphenol in Tea Extract can inhibit tyrosinase and peroxidase. Meanwhile, it is also a better ultraviolet filter. It can reduce melanin formation, and eliminate freckles and senile spots. Additionally, Tea Extract can effectively remove free radicals, and inhibit peroxidation. It decreases lipofuscin production in skin. Thereby it prevents various color spots from forming. So Tea Extract can exert its whitening and sun protection effect.
- Anti-oxidation and anti-aging - Tea Polyphenol is a kind of potent natural antioxidant. It has strong hydrogen supply capacity. It can combine with free radicals in skin to transform into inert substances to stop chain reaction of free radicals. Therefore, Tea Polyphenol has strong scavenging effect on free radicals. It fundamentally prevents and alleviates skin aging.
- Anti-wrinkle and astringency - Tea Extract has an inhibitory effect on collagenase and elastase. It can prevent decline or degeneration of elastin, so as to maintain skin elasticity and achieve its anti-wrinkle effect. Tea Polyphenol, as a kind of plant polyphenol, has astringency. When added in cosmetics, it has good adhesion ability to skin. It can shrink thick pores. Also it makes flabby skin converge, tighten, and then reduces wrinkles.
- Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammation - Tea Extract has function of anti-inflammation and sterilization. It can inhibit growth of staphylococcus, escherichia coli, streptococcus and other pathogenic bacteria. Therefore, it can be used to treat and prevent skin problems caused by microorganisms, such as acne, body odor, dandruff and scalp pruritus. Meanwhile, Tea Polyphenol can inhibit release of free histamine. It can resist skin allergy and interference.
- Relieving heavy metal toxicity：Tea Extract has a strong binding and precipitation function for heavy metal ions. Through deposition and binding of Tea Polyphenol to metal ions, it can effectively prevent skin’s trans-dermal absorption of heavy metals. And it alleviates the damage of heavy metals to skin. Therefore, cosmetics containing Tea Extract are especially suitable for people who have been exposed to heavy metal ions. Tea Extract can availably prevent heavy metal makeup pigments and colors from harming skin. Promoting skin microcirculation: Tea Extract can enhance micro-vascular resistance and elasticity. It reduces blood viscosity, and improves skin blood circulation. Thus it can be added into cosmetics to activate blood and remove blood stasis. Tea Extract can not only improve skin microcirculation, but also promote skin’s absorption and metabolism of nutrients.
- Characteristics
- No harmful residues in extraction process, high safety and no pollution.
- Plamed has tea cultivation base. We can offer high quality product with stable supply.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Oral Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications
- Source
Tea is a kind of dicotyledon plant. It is one of main tea types in China. Green tea adopts new leaves or buds of Camellia sinensis. China’s Xishuangbanna is the origin of tea. Many provinces in China also produce tea, mainly in south provinces. It retains natural substance of fresh leaves. It includes tea polyphenols, catechins, chlorophyll, caffeine, amino acids, vitamins and other nutrients. These natural nutrients have anti-cancer, bactericidal, anti-aging, anti-oxidation, lipid-lowering, beauty and skin care and other biological activities. Therefore, green tea has great medicinal value. And its value in cosmetics field has been widely explored.
Properties
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Taste
- Characteristic
- Appearance
- White or off white powder
- Physical Properties
- Typical Properties
- Microbiological Values
- Heavy Metals
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Particle size (through 60 mesh) | 98 | % | — |
| Moisture | max. 5.0 | % | — |
| Ash content | max. 0.5 | — | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Molecular Weight | 458.37 | g/mol | — |
| Specification (EGCG) | 95 | % | — |
| Caffeine | max. 0.5 | % | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Total Plate count | max. 1000 | cfu/g | — |
| Total yeast & mold | max. 100 | cfu/g | — |
| E. coli | Negative | — | — |
| Salmonella | Negative | /10g | — |
| Staphylococcus | Negative | — | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Total heavy metals | max. 10 | ppm | — |
| As | max. 2 | ppm | — |
| Pb | max. 1 | ppm | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Manufacturer Flow Chart
Safety & Health
- Safety
- The safety of Tea Extract is tested according to Safety Standards for Cosmetics (2007 edition). The test result shows that no adverse skin reactions are found in the subjects. It indicates that cosmetics added with Green Tea Extract are safe; and it can be used as natural additives for cosmetics.
- On the Announcement of Name List of Cosmetics Raw Material published by CFDA in 2014 lists Tea Extract (Tea Polyphenol and Catechins).
- FDA considers Tea Extract to be GRAS.
- No unsafe use of Tea Extract has been reported in US Pharmacopeia, when it is used as an additive within appropriate dosage range.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
- Packed in 25kg paper drums with two plastic bags inside.
- Minimal Package - 1KG
- Minimal Order Quantity - 1KG
Storage & Handling
- Storage
Stored in a cool dry place and away from direct sunlight and oxidizing agents.