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Green Tea Hydrosol

Commonly known as: Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water (I.N.C.I.), Green Tea Leaf Extract, Green Tea Water.
Botanical name: Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze.
Extraction process: Distillation by steam stripping.
Family: Theaceae.
Part of the plant extracted: Leaves derived from organic farming (ECOCERT Certification).
Location: Originally from Yunnan, it is now cultivated in India, China, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Flowering: December through March.
Provenance, origin: France.
Phytochemical composition: Linalool, benzaldehyde, flavanols (catechin, epicatechin, gallocatechin, epigallocatechin gallate), procyanidins, phenolic acids (derivatives of gallic and chlorogenic acids), flavonoids (quercetin, quercitrin, rutin, kaempferol, apigenin, luteolin), tannins, triterpenic saponosides, mineral salts.
Sensorial properties: Appearance: Clear, mobile liquid; Color: Colorless to pale yellow; Scent: Warm, honey-like.
Physical characteristics: Quality: 100% natural; pH = 5.0 - 6.0; Density: 0.990 - 1.010 g/cm3; Refractive Index: 1.330 - 1.340.
Benefits: Toning, decongesting, astringent, purifying, antioxidant, softening, rebalancing.
Concerns: All skin types, particularly dry, irritated, sensitive, and oily skin, especially oily scalps and dull hair; All hair types; Recommended for dark circles and tired eyes.

Details

Usage

Facial Care (face creams, serums, tonics, oils, face masks, lotions, cleansing foams, scrubs, eye contour treatments); Body Care (sunscreens, hand soaps); Hair Care (shampoos).

Preservation Method

Store away from air, light, and heat, at room temperature in a dry place.

Contraindications, Usage Precautions

Green tea hydrosol does not have any contraindications. It can be used by pregnant and/or breastfeeding women, as well as children. However, green tea water can be allergenic. Therefore, before any skin application and to avoid any risk of allergy, test it in the crook of your elbow. If there is no abnormal reaction within 24 hours of the test, the hydrosol can then be applied to a larger area of the body, otherwise avoid any skin application.

Find out more

The tea tree is an evergreen shrub, capable of reaching a height of 15 meters, but pruned in cultivation to 1 to 3 meters to facilitate harvesting. Originating from the rainforests of Yunnan, it has been part of the Chinese pharmacopoeia since the 1st century. According to Chinese legend, Emperor SHENNONG discovered the aromatic virtues of green tea while drinking hot water under a tea tree. Today, green tea can be consumed as an infusion but also in cosmetics, notably with hydrosol. Appreciated for its toning and decongesting properties, green tea hydrosol helps to revive the skin's radiance and rebalance its pH. It offers an astringent action and reduces the size of pores while respecting the skin. It is even credited with slimming virtues due to its high caffeine content when used internally.