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MatchaGuard
Antioxidant & Skin Defense Botanical Active
✓ INCI
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
✓ Bioactive content
70% Catechins, 90% Polyphenols, 45% EGCG
MatchaGuard is a botanical extract derived from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, the plant traditionally used to produce green tea. Rich in tea polyphenols and catechins, MatchaGuard is designed for modern skincare and haircare formulations seeking antioxidant, skin-purifying and anti- aging positioning. It is supplied as a concentrated source of catechins, polyphenols and EGCG, with applications in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory personal care formulations
Common Names
tea plant, tea shrub, assam tea, and tea camellia
Origin
South-West China, North-East India, and
Northern Burma/Myanmar
Part Used
Leaves
Cosmetic Benefits
stressors
care
inspired formulations
Potential Claims
✓ “Fights environmental stressors”
✓ “Energizes and revitalizes dull-looking skin”
✓ “Antioxidant-rich botanical defense”
✓ “Helps protect skin from oxidative stress”
✓ “Helps restore a fresh, radiant-looking complexion”
✓ “Soothes stressed-looking skin”
✓ “Helps defend skin against daily environmental aggressors”
✓ “Supports healthy, youthful-looking skin”
✓ “Botanical antioxidant for skin vitality”
✓ “Green tea-powered skin defense”
Technical Information
Suggested Use Level : 0.9–1.8%
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place in the original sealed container. Protect from moisture, heat and direct sunlight.
Parameter Specification
Botanical Name Camellia sinensis
Plant Part Dried leaf
Country of Origin India
Extraction Method Solvent extraction
Extraction Solvent Aqueous ethanol
Preservatives None
Form Fine powder
Color Light green to brown
Odor/Taste Characteristic
Loss on Drying NMT 5.0%
Bulk Density 0.20–0.80 g/ml
Particle Size NLT 95% through 40 mesh
Heavy Metals NMT 10 ppm
Residual Ethanol NMT 5,000 ppm
GMO GMO Free
Irradiation Non-Irradiated
Allergens Allergen Free
MatchaGuard