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Botanical Extract · Aqueous Hydroglycerin · 5% Loading

Green Tea Leaf Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract · 5% aqueous hydroglycerin stock

Formulate Labs offers a fixed 5% hydroglycerin stock of Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, a powerful active revered for its key polyphenolic catechins, caffeine, and L-theanine. This INCI-standardized ingredient provides comprehensive cosmetic benefits, distinguishing it from broader trade names like Green Tea or Matcha.

  • Fixed 5% Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract in Water + Propanediol + Glycerin Extract or Hydroglycerin Extract base
  • Four preservation systems - 8 recipes total, all made-to-order
  • COA + SDS + TDS per base/preservative variant · 500 g to 17 kg
Base: Water + Propanediol + Glycerin Extract Full composition
Preservation: Linatural MBS-4 INCI breakdown
Aqueous stock with water, propanediol, and glycerin carrying 5% botanical extract. Balanced humectancy with propanediol solubilization - default for blemish-prone, preventative aging, and sensitive skin serums and toners. Preserved with Linatural MBS-4 at 2%.
Target pH
4.5 – 5.1
Shelf life (RT · cold)
12–18 mo · 18–24 mo
Final INCI deck (this stock, ordered by %)
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid
Size: 500 g Formulation guide
1
EGCG
Potent Catechin Antioxidant
COA & SDS
Every batch
Cosmetic grade
Aqueous hydroglycerin
Specifications

Everything you need on the technical data sheet.

INCI Name
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Common names
Green Tea · Matcha · Camellia Sinensis
Loading
5% extract in hydroglycerin stock
Solubility
Aqueous / water phase
Appearance
Amber to brown aqueous fluid
pH (bulk material)
4.5 – 5.1
Add at
Cool-down < 40–45 °C
Shelf Life
12–18 mo RT · 18–24 mo refrigerated
camellia botanical extract - camellia hydroglycerin stock Camellia Sinensis, the revered tea plant
The extract

The Multifaceted Efficacy of Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Botanical Identity: Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Often referred to by popular trade names such as Green Tea or Matcha, Formulate Labs supplies the pure INCI-standardized extract, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to cosmetic regulatory standards rather than varied supplier SKUs.

Dual mechanism: The extract's primary mechanism involves potent redox modulation, where its catechins effectively neutralize damaging reactive oxygen species (ROS). It also supports the integrity of the dermal matrix by actively inhibiting degradation enzymes such as matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), collagenase, and elastase.

Use levels: For Formulate Labs' 5% hydroglycerin stock extract, a recommended use level of 1.0%–5.0% is advised to achieve optimal cosmetic efficacy. This guidance is consistent with industry recommendations for similar common hydroglycerin-based botanical extracts.

Market context: The market for Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is mature, with competitors focusing on standardized efficacy with guaranteed EGCG and total catechins, eco-sourcing and sustainability credentials (COSMOS-certified organic, upcycled biomass, traceable supply chains), and niche functional targeting for applications such as scalp microbiome balancing, post-sun erythema soothing, and urban pollution defense.

Pricing context: Public B2B pricing data for cosmetic-grade Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is limited. Premium liquid extracts, such as Formulate Labs' hydroglycerin stock, typically range from $20 to over $50 per kg, with final pricing influenced by factors like organic certification, EGCG standardization, and order volume. For example, a 1 kg order from Formulate Labs might be $48.00.

We ship a fixed 5% extract blend with selectable preservation - ready to meter into water-phase formulas at the use rates in the formulation guide below.*

5%
Fixed extract loading
2
Hydroglycerin bases
4
Preservation options
Aqueous
Water-phase compatible
Ingredient deck assessment

What this material is and isn’t.

Botanical
Leaf/stem extract; pentacyclic triterpene saponins
Aqueous stock
Hydroglycerin carrier; water phase
Cruelty-free
No animal testing in our process
Cosmetic grade
For professional formulation use

Trade names (Green Tea, Matcha, Camellia Sinensis) are common market identifiers, while Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is the standardized INCI name for cosmetic labeling.

Made to Order

Built fresh on our robotic platform.

Every lot is produced to order in our AI-powered robotic factory. Nothing sits on a warehouse shelf going stale - you get a date-of-manufacture-fresh batch every time.

01
Order placed
You pick a size and quantity. We confirm specs against your formulation if you have one.
02
Robotic production
Your inputs go in. We process, blend, and fill sealed packaging - all inside our AI-powered robotic factory.
03
Batch QC + COA
Every batch is tested for actives, pH, micro, and appearance. A batch-specific COA, SDS, and TDS ship with the order.
Why formulators reach for it

Science-backed cosmetic positioning.

Antioxidant Defense*
Potent catechins neutralize reactive oxygen species, safeguarding skin from environmental stressors.
Dermal Matrix Support
Actively inhibits enzymes like MMPs, collagenase, and elastase to maintain skin firmness & elasticity.
Sebum Regulation & Clarification
Significantly reduces inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne lesions for blemish-prone skin.
Enhanced Barrier Function
Measurably strengthens the skin's natural defense system and helps reduce erythema for sensitive skin.

* Structure/function statements based on published cosmetic in-vitro studies. Not evaluated for, and not intended to, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Published research

Peer-reviewed literature for due diligence.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is documented in cosmetic peptide/protein literature. These are independent, third-party papers we link for formulators evaluating mechanism, tolerability, and published panel data. We did not conduct this research and do not guarantee replication in your finished formula.

Review
See PubMed record

See linked PubMed record

See journal record

Peer-reviewed reference cited in Deep Research evidence brief.

Review
See PubMed record

See linked PubMed record

See journal record

Peer-reviewed reference cited in Deep Research evidence brief.

Review
See PubMed record

See linked PubMed record

See journal record

Peer-reviewed reference cited in Deep Research evidence brief.

These citations are provided for informational and formulation-research purposes only. Study designs, concentrations, vehicle systems, and populations vary and may not match the hydroglycerin stocks on this page. Published results do not constitute FDA or EU cosmetic claim substantiation for your brand. Always review the primary literature and consult your regulatory counsel before making structure/function statements on finished products.

Composition

What’s in this hydroglycerin stock.

Bulk composition at fixed 5% Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract loading. Base carrier components scale proportionally when preservative is added; extract stays at 5%. Updates dynamically when you change base or preservation above. Full CAS disclosure is on the SDS/TDS for the selected variant (FL-GTE-W1-MBS4-5PCT-001).

Water · 58.737% Propanediol · 24.474% Glycerin · 9.789% Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract · 5% Linatural™ MBS-4 · 2%
Water
CAS7732-18-5
Solvent
58.737%
Propanediol
CAS504-63-2
Humectant / solubilizer
24.474%
Glycerin
CAS56-81-5
Humectant carrier
9.789%
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
CAS84650-60-2
Active botanical extract (triterpene-rich)
5%
Linatural MBS-4
Multifunctional preservative
2%
Inside Linatural MBS-4
Propanediol
CAS504-63-2
1.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin
CAS70445-33-9
0.2%
Benzoic Acid
CAS65-85-0
0.1%
Formulation guide

Built for chemists who sweat the details.

Typical use rate (this stock)
1.0%–5.0% (for 5% hydroglycerin stock)
pH compatibility
4.5 – 5.1 (stock target; finished-formula pH window per stability data)
Solubility
Highly hydrophilic, readily incorporates into aqueous phase of emulsions, gels, toners, and serums.
Temperature
Cold processing (<40°C) is required due to thermolabile EGCG; store finished products in light-protective packaging.
Incompatibilities
Natural tannins may precipitate proteins and interact with metal ions or compromise carbomer-based system viscosity; chelating agent recommended.
Pairs well with
Self-preserving
Yes - 2% Linatural MBS-4. Boost preservation per your finished-formula needs

Documentation

SDS + TDS are issued per base and preservative combination. Links swap when you change selections above. COA is batch-specific and ships with the order.

Need something different?
Custom extract loading, alternate carriers, bulk sizing, or a regulatory packet - reach out and we’ll quote.
Compliance & safety

The fine print, in plain English.

What it’s for
General topical cosmetic applications, with a well-established history of use and favorable safety profile.
Claims guidance
Guidance for claims includes Antioxidant, Photoprotective, Sebum Regulating, Blemish Reducing, Soothing, Skin Barrier Enhancing, and Dermal Matrix Supporting properties.
Storage
  • Store tightly closed, protected from light and heat.
  • Refrigeration optional for extended shelf life per TDS.
  • Aqueous botanical - monitor for color shift over time.
Regulatory
  • Finished-product INCI lists components in descending order per the selected variant deck.
  • Cosmetic function: skin conditioning agent, antioxidant
  • Full blend composition disclosed on SDS/TDS (FL-GTE series).
  • Literature suggests a well-established history of use and a favorable safety profile for topical cosmetic applications.
  • Compatible with FDA cosmetic regulations and EU 1223/2009 for intended cosmetic use when properly incorporated.
Handling
Protect from heat and light during formulation and in finished packaging. Consider a chelating agent to mitigate interactions with metal ions or protein precipitation.
Questions
Documentation, regulatory, or custom sizing - email materials@formulatelabs.ai.

Statements contained on this page (including any marked with *) have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is a cosmetic raw material and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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