Camellia kissi seed oil
AKA “Camellia kissi oil, Kissi camellia oil
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Camellia kissi seed oil
AKA: Camellia kissi oil, Kissi camellia oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Essential Oil
Clean
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.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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