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Tea leaf

Lá trà (Camellia sinensis)

Camellia sinensis

Black tea

Theaceae · Lá · Leaves · Solvent-extracted (absolute)


Tea leaf (Camellia sinensis) — botanical illustration
Camellia sinensis

Safety

Skin sensitization HIGH · IFRA restricted

Tea leaf absolute causes skin sensitization at very low concentrations, 0.001 percent in guinea pig studies.

IFRA limits 0.2 percent for body creams, oils, lotions.

Not recommended on sensitive skin, damaged skin, children under 2.

No pregnancy data.


Usage guidelines

Maximum dermal level
0.2 percent (IFRA)
Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
Linaloolvarious
Phenylethanolvarious
Geraniolvarious

Botanical source

Camellia sinensis is the tea plant, source of all tea types (black, green, oolong, white). Native to China and Southeast Asia.

The absolute is rare, primarily used in niche perfumery.

Family Theaceae (Camelliaceae).


Notes

Characteristic 'black tea' note for perfumery, a refined oriental note. Very limited production.