CDF White Tea Active™

A polyphenol-rich botanical active designed to support antioxidant defense, radiance, and healthier-looking skin.

INCI: Water (and) Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract 

Standardization: ≥ 40% Polyphenols

Appearance: Hazy liquid.

Solubility: Water-soluble and suitable for aqueous, gel, serum, toner, mask, and emulsion-based formulations.

Typical Use Level: 4–10%

CDF White Tea Active™ is a premium botanical liquid extract derived from carefully selected white tea leaves and standardized to ≥ 40% polyphenols. White tea is widely recognized as one of the most delicate and antioxidant-rich tea varieties, making it an exceptional choice for formulations focused on skin vitality, environmental defense, radiance, and healthy-aging support.

CDF White Tea Active™ is ideal for formulations targeting dullness, visible skin stress, dehydration, environmental exposure, and healthy-aging concerns. Its gentle botanical profile makes it suitable for both everyday skincare and advanced treatment products.

• Standardized to ≥40% polyphenols for premium antioxidant positioning.
• Supports healthier-looking and more radiant skin.
• Helps defend against environmental stressors.
• Ideal for skin vitality and healthy-aging formulations.
• Supports dull, tired, and environmentally stressed skin concepts.
• Enhances premium botanical and natural-positioned formulations.
• Easy-to-use liquid format for modern cosmetic systems.
• Suitable for facial care, body care, scalp care, and haircare applications.

• 2–3% for daily antioxidant support products.
• 3–5% for serums, toners, creams, and lotions.
• 5–10% for intensive antioxidant and skin vitality formulations.

• Antioxidant facial serums
• Radiance-support toners and essences
• Healthy-aging creams and lotions
• Environmental defense skincare
• Hydration-support formulations
• Premium treatment masks
• Scalp and hair wellness products
• Natural and botanical skincare systems
• K-beauty inspired formulations

• Add during the cool-down phase when possible.
• Compatible with serums, gels, toners, emulsions, creams, lotions, masks, and treatment products.
• Works exceptionally well with niacinamide, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, beta-glucan, peptides, Centella, licorice extract, green tea actives, and botanical antioxidants.
• Recommended pH range: 4.5–6.5.
• May contribute a natural amber tint to finished formulations.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat during processing.

A premium white tea extract designed for formulators seeking meaningful antioxidant positioning backed by standardized polyphenol content rather than simply adding tea to the label and hoping for the best.

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)