Camellia Oil

🌸 Camellia Oil (Camellia oleifera)

Camellia oil, extracted from the seeds of the Camellia oleifera plant, is a true treasure of natural cosmetics. Used for centuries in Japan and China, it was the beauty secret of geishas to maintain radiant skin and silky, strong hair.

✨ Properties of Camellia Oil

• 💧 Deep moisturizer: Rich in oleic acid (omega-9), penetrates deeply into the skin.
• 🛡️ Antioxidant & anti-aging: High in vitamin E and polyphenols, protects against free radicals.
• 🌿 Soothing & anti-irritant: Calms sensitive skin prone to eczema, rosacea, or dermatitis.
• 💆 Hair protection: Strengthens, smooths, and protects hair from sun, heat, and chemicals.
• 🔄 Cell regeneration: Improves scars and dark spots, evening out skin tone.

🔍 Organoleptic Description

• Color: Pale yellow to light golden.
• Texture: Very light, silky, fast-absorbing.
• Aroma: Subtle, almost imperceptible.

💎 Key Benefits

Camellia oil is a versatile beauty ally for skin, hair, body, and nails. Provides intense hydration, anti-aging action, skin regeneration, and hair protection in one natural product.

🌿 Cosmetic Uses

• Facial care: As a moisturizing and anti-aging serum.
• Hair care: Nourishing treatment for dry, damaged, or frizzy hair.
• Body care: Apply on damp skin after showering to lock in moisture.
• Nails & cuticles: Strengthens, hydrates, and prevents breakage.

🧴 DIY Recipes with Camellia Oil

🌙 Antioxidant & Rejuvenating Facial Serum

• 1 tbsp camellia oil
• 1 tsp rosehip oil
• 3 drops frankincense essential oil
• 2 drops lavender essential oil

Instructions: Mix in a dark glass bottle and apply 2–3 drops nightly on clean skin.

Benefits: Deep hydration, improved elasticity, and anti-wrinkle action.

💆 Repairing Hair Mask

• 1 tbsp camellia oil
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 5 drops rosemary essential oil

Instructions: Apply to dry hair from mid-lengths to ends, massaging into the scalp. Leave 30 min and wash.

Benefits: Nourishes, strengthens, adds shine, reduces dryness.

🧴 Moisturizing Body Oil

• 2 tbsp camellia oil
• 1 tbsp sweet almond oil
• 5 drops geranium essential oil
• 5 drops lavender essential oil

Instructions: Blend and apply after showering on damp skin with circular massage.

Benefits: Leaves skin soft, radiant, and delicately scented.

⚠️ Recommendations

• Topical use: safe and well tolerated.
• Hypoallergenic: suitable for sensitive skin.
• Store in a dark container, away from heat and light.
• Perform a patch test before first use.