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CAMELLIA SINENSIS HUSK POWDER

85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

The dried seed husk/byproduct from Camellia sinensis tea seed processing, providing a fibrous botanical powder rich in cellulose, lignin, and tannins. Functions as a natural texturizer and gentle exfoliant.

Camellia Sinensis Husk Powder is the powdered outer covering (husk) of Camellia sinensis seeds, a byproduct of tea seed oil extraction. The husk contains cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, condensed tannins, and small amounts of residual oil. Under EU Regulation 1223/2009, plant byproduct powders from food-production streams are permitted cosmetic ingredients. The husk powder is used as a natural scrub agent and texturizer. Tannin content provides mild astringent properties. As a processing byproduct, it represents a sustainable upcycling of agricultural material.

Skin benefits

  • Natural cellulose-based exfoliant
  • Tannins provide mild astringent effect for oily skin
  • Sustainable upcycled ingredient
  • Fibrous texture provides skin-polishing effect

Known concerns

  • Tannin content may cause mild skin dryness or astringency
  • Harshness level depends on particle size - must be properly milled
  • Contains trace residual seed oil that could oxidize over time

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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