Ingredient (CTFA/INCI): Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract We obtain: extract from the leaves of Thea Sinensis Origin: Asia, Australia, South America Use/Effect: antibacterial, soothes skin, catches radicals (protects against premature ageing of skin), protects against caries Description: white tea is a special kind of green tea. It’s called white because the fine hairs on the underside of the youngest tea leaves look silvery-white after drying.