Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil is a lightweight, nourishing oil extracted from the seeds of the Camellia oleifera plant. Popular in clean beauty and K-beauty inspired formulas, it is prized for its ability to moisturise without leaving a greasy feel, making it a favourite in facial oils, serums and hair treatments.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. Its unique fatty acid profile, rich in oleic acid together with natural antioxidants and squalene, allows it to penetrate quickly into the skin and hair shaft, helping to restore the lipid barrier, lock in moisture and protect against environmental stressors while imparting a soft, silky finish.
Key benefits
- Deeply moisturises without greasiness
- Strengthens the skin’s natural barrier
- Helps improve skin softness and elasticity
- Rich in antioxidants to protect against daily environmental damage
- Conditions and adds shine to dry or damaged hair
- Non-comedogenic and fast-absorbing
Best for
dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, dehydrated skin
Where it comes from
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil is obtained by cold-pressing the seeds of the Camellia oleifera, a flowering evergreen shrub native to China and widely cultivated across East Asia. It is a true botanical oil belonging to the tea plant family.