Emollient

Camellia Japonica

The secret of geisha beauty for centuries. Tsubaki oil (Japanese camellia) is a unique plant oil with ~85% oleic acid and natural silk polymers for unparalleled shine and nourishment for hair and skin.

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Comedogenic Rating

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Irritation Potential

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What is it?

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil (Tsubaki Oil) — cold-pressed oil from Camellia Japonica seeds. Contains 80-85% oleic acid (ω-9) — a higher percentage than olive oil. Light, quickly absorbed, does not leave a greasy feeling. In INCI: Camellia Japonica Seed Oil or Camellia Japonica Flower Extract.

Traditionally, Japanese women use it for hair and facial skin care. Used in oil serums for hair shine, light nourishing creams, end treatments, and Japanese cosmetics.

Key Benefits

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Unparalleled hair shine

The record content of oleic acid provides exceptional slip and hair shine without greasiness. The traditional secret of geishas for silky hair.

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Light skin nourishment without greasiness

Despite the high content of fatty acids, tsubaki oil is very light and quickly absorbed — nourishes the skin without clogging pores.

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Antioxidant protection and elasticity

Camellia polyphenols protect against free radicals and support skin elasticity and youthfulness.

Suitable for

For all skin typesNormal and dry skinOily skin (light oil)Hair

Main Actions

✓ Hair shine✓ Light nourishment✓ Antioxidant protection✓ Elasticity✓ Quick absorption

Camellia Japonica vs Camellia Sinensis

Camellia Japonica — Japanese camellia (tsubaki), an oil plant for cosmetics. Camellia Sinensis — green tea plant, used for extracts. These are different plants with different properties.

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