Colorant
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF/IRON HYDROXIDE POWDER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A composite of green tea leaf and iron hydroxide pigment used as a natural-look powder. Generally low-risk on skin; main caution is dust inhalation and pigment purity.
Skin benefits
- Combines green tea polyphenols with iron oxide pigment
- Useful as a natural-look colorant powder
- Mild antioxidant input from tea fraction
Known concerns
- Iron oxide processing aids may carry trace heavy metals
- Particulate inhalation risk in loose powder forms
- Limited public toxicology on this composite
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related colorants
Same plant / compound family
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