| Brand | GREE |
| Manufacturer | Essentially Natural |
Give green tea a place in your next serum, toner or moisturiser. This liquid extract brings the leaves of Camellia sinensis, a familiar choice for antioxidant-focused skincare, into a form thats easy to work with. Theres no brewing or filtering to do, so you can get straight to developing your formula.
Weve had this extract made specially for Essentially Natural using Zemea Propanediol, glycerine and purified water. Zemea is made by fermenting corn-derived glucose, giving us a known plant-derived source for the propanediol. Its also a useful skincare ingredient in its own right: a moisture-binding humectant and botanical solvent that can work alongside glycerine to support a smooth feel with less stickiness.
Why we love it: Green tea is a familiar favourite, and this format makes it easy to try in something of your own. We especially like the pairing with Zemea for makers exploring fresh-feeling, moisture-focused skincare, from a simple toner to an everyday facial moisturiser. Key Properties Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis Plant Part: Leaves Ingredients: Green tea leaf extract, plant-derived propanediol, glycerine and purified water Extraction Ratio: 1:10 Extraction Solvent Blend: 60% Zemea Propanediol, 20% glycerine, 20% reverse-osmosis water Form: Liquid botanical extract Appearance: Clear, light green to amber-brown liquid Aroma: Faint green tea and sweet-hay herbal aroma Solubility: Water-compatible Propanediol Source: Plant-derived through fermentation of corn-derived glucose Preservatives Added: None Suitable For: Cosmetic formulation Storage: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight What It's Used For Formulating antioxidant-focused facial serums Creating refreshing botanical facial toners Adding green tea to daily moisturisers and lightweight lotions Developing botanical gel masks and facial treatments Including green tea in suitable body lotions and other water-based skincare products Who It's For This Product Is For: DIY skincare makers exploring green tea in facial care Cosmetic formulators developing antioxidant-focused skincare products Those creating lightweight serums, toners and moisturisers Makers who want a prepared botanical extract rather than working directly with loose green tea leaves This Product Is Not For: Anyone looking for a finished green tea skincare product Oil-only formulations without a compatible water phase Formulators requiring a standardised EGCG or catechin concentrate How To Use As a Facial Serum Ingredient: Add to the water phase of a suitable serum formula at an appropriately tested level.
As a Toner Ingredient: Incorporate into water-based facial toners or refreshing skincare mists. As a Moisturiser Ingredient: Blend into compatible cream or lotion formulations according to the needs of the complete formula. As a Gel Mask Ingredient: Combine with suitable water-based gelling ingredients to create botanical facial masks.
Processing Tip: Test a small batch to assess colour, aroma and stability before scaling up. Preservation Tip: Include an appropriate preservative system in finished water-containing formulas and verify its effectiveness. Safety Instructions For external use only. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
Patch test the finished formulation before wider use. Use clean, dry utensils to avoid introducing contamination. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets. FAQs Q: Why do we specify Zemea Propanediol?A: The source matters. Propanediol can be made from plant-derived or petrochemical feedstocks; the ingredient name alone doesnt tell you which.
Zemea is a named, documented plant-derived grade made by fermenting corn-derived glucose. It also brings useful humectant and solvent properties. Its contribution to hydration and skin feel will depend on your complete formula and the amount of extract used. Q: Is this a concentrated EGCG or catechin extract?
A: No standardised EGCG or catechin concentration is specified for this product. It is a 1:10 botanical leaf ext
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