Camellia (Green Tea Seed) Oil

Scientific Name- Camellia Oleifera

Origin- India

Method of production- Cold Pressed

Color- Yellow/Golden

Aroma- Nutty

Camellia oil contains unsaturated fatty acids, mainly oleic acid. In comparison with other plant oils Camellia oil contains less saturated fatty acids. As secondary plant compounds you will find natural Vitamin E (tocopherol 60 mg/kg) and sesamin (300–500 mg/kg), a ligan, with anti-oxidative influence on the body and skin topically used. Internally used these compounds are effective as fat reducing agent and they impact the cholesterin level in a positive manner. The content of Oleic acid (C18:1) is definitely higher in Camellia oil.

Key Benefits-

1. Effectively moisturize, softens fine lines and wrinkles and helps restore skin's own elasticity and tone.
2. It helps to heal dry, chapped and cracked skin, balances the moisture in skin, and it conditions hair well.
3. Restore hair's natural sheen and retain moisture.
4. Prevent dandruff  and treat damage from perms and coloring.
5. Helps in reducing acne and it has been recommended to be used for sensitive and dry skin.
6. Helps for dry, damaged hair, dry scalp and brittle nails.
7. This high content of oleic acid has a smooth and lifting impact on the skin.
8. Camellia oil has good penetration skills through the different layers of the skin and it is able to transfer active ingredients into the skin.

 

Caution– This is an essential oil and as such should not be applied directly, undiluted on the skin or ingested. It should not be taken by pregnant women. Always dilute essential oils with a carrier oils before applying it to the skin.