🌸 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.