Scientific name: Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Classification: Plant-based active ingredient
Skin-purifying, antioxidant, draining, stimulating.
Stories from Nature
Camellia sinensis is the plant from whose leaves and buds tea is made. It belongs to the Theaceae family. The name “sinensis” means “Chinese” in Latin, referring to its geographical origin. Today, it is cultivated worldwide, especially in regions with tropical and subtropical climates.
Hair Benefits
Green Tea Extract, rich in polyphenols and catechins, has antioxidant, skin-purifying, and revitalizing properties. It helps preserve the balance and purity of the scalp by counteracting the effects of oxidative and environmental stress. It helps maintain the hair shaft’s strength, vitality, softness, and shine, making it particularly suitable for treatments designed for fragile, dull, or stressed hair.
Skin Benefits
Green Tea Extract boasts protective properties against oxidative stress and stimulates cellular vitality, making it ideal for skin rejuvenation treatments.
The presence of catechins helps create an effective shield against UV rays and strengthens the skin’s barrier, improving moisture retention and skin firmness. For the body, this active ingredient stimulates the drainage of excess fluids and reduces fat deposits, giving the skin a toned, smooth, and visibly rejuvenated appearance.
In after-sun formulations, the soothing action of this extract reduces redness and refreshes the Scalp. It promotes tissue repair and preserves skin elasticity, providing progressive relief and counteracting the oxidative processes resulting from sun exposure.
