What is Camellia Oil?
Camellia oil, also known as tea seed oil, is the oil pressed from the seeds of the Camellia Oleifera plant. Our camellia seed oil is cold pressed, 100% pure, and contains no other ingredients.
Camellia oil is also commonly spelled Camillia Oil, or also Camelia Oil. However, Camellia is the correct spelling.
Camellia oil is light yellow in colour with a neutral aroma and is well suited to many skin and hair recipes.
Camellia oil contains high amounts of oleic acid, with small amounts of palmitic and linoleic fatty acids.
Camellia Oil for Skin
Camellia oil is a great moisturizer for the skin due to the high amount of fatty acids. The fatty acids help hydrate the skin as it reduces water loss, leaving the skin feeling nourished and soft.
A 2006 study shows that camellia oil has high amounts of antioxidants. Antioxidants are great for protecting the skin from UV damage and to neutralize free radicals that cause damage to the skin.
When camellia oil is used in cold process soap making it contributes to the conditioning effect of the soap, and adds a little hardness to the bar.
Camellia oil is light yellow in colour with a neutral aroma and is well suited to many skin and hair recipes.
How to use camellia oil for skin
There’s a popular brand of body oil made with camellia oil, but it retails for around £25 for 100ml! Here’s how you make your own body oil blend for a fraction of the cost!
Ingredients
- Camellia oil 100ml | 90g
- Sweet almond oil 100ml | 90g
- Vitamin E oil 4ml | 4g
- Rose geranium essential oil 2ml (optional) | 2g
Method
Measure your oils out into a jug, then blend thoroughly and pour into a bottle. Use little and often, the best time to apply it is just after a shower.
Camellia Oil for Hair
The high amount of fatty acids in camellia oil not only benefits the skin, but is great for hair. The fatty acids help to restore strength, reduce frizz and keep hair shiny and healthy.
Camellia oil also keeps hair hydrated and has moisturizing properties. It acts as an emollient for the scalp and hair, helping to restore dry and dehydrated hair.
How to use camellia oil for hair
Create your own hair treatment at home with camellia oil, it is super easy!
Ingredients
- Camellia oil 100ml | 90g
- Macadamia nut oil 80ml | 72g
- Argan oil 80ml | 72g
- Vitamin E oil 5ml | 5g
Method
Measure your oils into a jug, mix thoroughly and then pour into a bottle for storage.
How to use it
Start by pouring a small amount into your palm, about a 2p coin sized quantity. Rub this between your hands, then apply a small amount to your hair and scalp.
Wait at least 30mins, and then wash out using shampoo.
Don’t apply too much, it will leave your hair feeling greasy. You will get better results by using it little and often rather than by using more.
Camellia Oil for Face
Camellia seed oil is an excellent choice as a facial oil as it absorbs into the skin rapidly. It has high nourishing and moisturizing properties, perfect for adding to creams and moisturizers.
Due to its low palmitic acid content, and high oleic acid content, camellia oil is unlikely to clog pores.
How to use camellia oil for face
Make your own amazing face treatment at home using this simple recipe:
Ingredients
- Camellia oil 100ml | 90g
- Rosehip oil 80ml | 72g
- Argan oil 20ml | 18g
- Pomegranate oil 20ml | 20g
- Jojoba oil 20ml | 18g
Method
Measure your oils into a jug, mix thoroughly and then pour into a bottle for storage.
How to use it
Apply a small amount 30mins before a shower, or just after. Don’t overapply, a little goes a long way!
FAQs
Is camellia oil comedogenic?
Camellia oil is great for oily or acne prone skin as it has a comedogenic rating of 1, meaning it has a low chance of clogging pores.
Is camellia oil good for scars?
Camellia oil can help nourish the skin, making it feel and look healthier. It is commonly suggested that camellia oil can be used to help reduce scars. However, we have not found any evidence or scientific studies to support these claims.
Is camellia oil good for stretch marks?
Camellia oil has great moisturizing properties, which could be effective for preventing stretch marks. However, there is no supporting evidence that claims camellia oil can be used to reduce or remove stretch marks.
What is the saponification value for camellia oil?
The saponification value for camellia oil is between 185 and 199, or 190 on average.
For NaOH the SAP value is 0.135, and for KOH it is 0.190
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