Characteristics
- INCI
- Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
- Ru.
- Camellia Oil
- CAS
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223748-13-8
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- Functions
- emollient, skin conditioning
Who it's for
Description
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil is a plant oil pressed from the seeds of the camellia flower, a shrub long used in East Asian beauty traditions. It’s naturally rich in oleic acid and other skin-friendly lipids, which makes it a lightweight, silky emollient rather than a heavy, greasy oil. In skincare, it helps soften rough patches, support the skin barrier, and reduce the look of dryness by slowing moisture loss.
For hair, it can add slip, shine, and a smoother feel, especially on dry, coarse, or frizz-prone strands. People with normal to dry skin, mature skin, or hair that needs extra softness often enjoy it most. Because it’s an oil, very oily or clog-prone skin may prefer lighter use, and anyone with a seed-oil sensitivity should patch test first. As with any cosmetic ingredient, results depend on the full formula and how it’s used.
Products with Camellia Japonica Seed Oil (1 403 total)
Most often found in Ziaja products (30 items)
