A lightweight plant oil from camellia seeds that deeply moisturizes and softens skin without feeling heavy.
Family
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
94333-92-3
Form
Oil
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A species of camellia native to Southeast Asia whose seed oil has been used in traditional beauty practices in China, Vietnam, and surrounding regions. Similar to other camellia oils, it was valued as a moisturizing and conditioning agent in traditional skincare.