Ingredient · dataset v56
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
Green tea polyphenols in the water/glycol carriers cosmetics actually use; no oil form of this extract exists in skincare.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Botanical
Also listed as
Green Tea Extract, Green Tea Leaf Extract
Checked products with this ingredient (2)
Product types: Micellar waters, Sunscreens
Micellar waters (1)
Sunscreens (1)
Related botanical
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice — No known trigger
- Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide — No known trigger
- Avena Sativa Kernel Extract — May trigger · Limited evidence
- Avena Sativa Kernel Flour — No known trigger
- Avena Sativa Seed Water — No known trigger
- Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice — No known trigger
- Bisabolol — No known trigger
- Boswellia Carterii Gum Oil — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: Green tea polyphenols in the water/glycol carriers cosmetics actually use; no oil form of this extract exists in skincare.
Does Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract feed Malassezia?
No known link: Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.