Green Tea Seed Oil
Oil pressed from tea seeds. NOT to be confused with leaf extract (catechins, EGCG). Rich in oleic acid, an occlusive emollient.
Evidence by route
Topical application
Well-tolerated plant oil. May be comedogenic on oily skin.
How to read tiers A–F
- CWeak evidence. In vitro data, open-label studies, or expert consensus
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination
- Use with caution
- Oily
About this ingredient
Green tea seed oil (Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil) is pressed from tea bush seeds. NOT to be confused with leaf extract (containing catechins and EGCG) – seed oil is a different ingredient: fatty, without catechins in high concentration. Composition. Oleic acid (60-65%), linoleic (15-20%), palmitic, stearic. The high oleic share means occlusive properties and a heavy texture. Where applied. Creams and oils for dry and mature skin, hair products (colored hair repair), balms. Popular in Asian skincare – Aritaum, The Face Shop, Innisfree. Evidence base. Similar to other fatty oils high in oleic acid – an auxiliary emollient. Direct clinical RCTs on skin are few; data come from adjacent Mediterranean oils. Safety. CIR confirmed safety. Comedogenicity not confirmed in standard tests, but on acne-prone skin some patients may experience increased oiliness. Pregnancy and lactation – safe.
Frequently asked questions
Is Green Tea Seed Oil safe during pregnancy?
Green Tea Seed Oil is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Green Tea Seed Oil for?
Green Tea Seed Oil suits: normal, dry, combination. Use with caution in: oily.
What is Green Tea Seed Oil and what does it do in cosmetics?
Oil pressed from tea seeds.
What's the INCI name for Green Tea Seed Oil?
The INCI name is Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil. It may also appear as: Green Tea Seed Oil, Tea Seed Oil.
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