About the CAMELLIA LEAF EXTRACT BG™

CAMELLIA LEAF EXTRACT BG™ is obtained from the leaves of Camellia japonica cultivated in the Goto Islands, Nagasaki, using a 50% 1,3‑butylene glycol extraction process. The extract appears as a light brown to brown liquid with a characteristic odor. 

Structure

• INCI: CAMELLIA JAPONICA LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, WATER 
• Chinese INCI: 山茶 (CAMELLIA JAPONICA) 叶提取物, 丁二醇, 水
• Description: Light brown to brown liquid with a characteristic odor 

Features

• Extracted from Camellia japonica leaves using 50% 1,3‑butylene glycol 
• Demonstrates antioxidative activity based on SOD‑like evaluations 
• Shows an inhibitory effect on elastase activity
• Specification details include: pH 4.0–6.0, refractive index 1.380–1.410, specific gravity 1.010–1.040, heavy metals max. 20 ppm, arsenic max. 2 ppm, nonvolatile residue 0.5–1.5%
• Identified by characteristic color and precipitate reactions

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