Ingredient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Tsubaki Oil
Japanese Camellia Oil
What it is
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, commonly called tsubaki oil, is a light vegetable oil pressed from camellia seeds and long used in Japanese hair and skin care. It is high in oleic acid and works as a nourishing, readily absorbed emollient in creams and oils.
How it works
Its high-oleic triglyceride content resembles skin's own sebum lipids, letting it soften the skin surface and limit transepidermal water loss.
What it does
Emollient
Skin conditioning
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.