Green Tea Seed Oil
INCI Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Overview
A light oil pressed from green tea seeds, distinct from the more familiar green tea leaf extract.
What it is
Green Tea Seed Oil is pressed from the seeds of Camellia sinensis, the same plant used for green tea, but from a different part of the plant than the leaf-based extract or hydrosol. It’s a light, easily absorbed oil.
Where it comes from and how it’s made
Camellia sinensis is grown widely across East Asia. The seeds are pressed to release the oil.
What it does in a formulation
Brings a light, fast-absorbing texture to a finished product.
Why Lovebee uses it
We keep this one alongside our other green tea ingredients because the seed oil brings a completely different texture to the table — light and easily absorbed, useful anywhere we want green tea’s character in oil form rather than water-soluble form.
Good to know
- Vegan and entirely plant-derived.
- Patch test recommended, as with any new ingredient.
Common questions
- Is Green Tea Seed Oil the same as Green Tea Extract?
No — they come from different parts of the plant. The oil is pressed from the seed, while the extract is drawn from the leaf.
- Is Green Tea Seed Oil vegan?
Yes — it’s a plant-derived oil with no animal inputs.
- Does Green Tea Seed Oil smell like tea?
It typically carries a very light, mild scent rather than a strong tea aroma.