Camellia japonica seed oil

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AKA: Japanese camellia
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the Camellia, Camellia japonica L., Theaceae
Family
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
223748-13-8
Form
Oil
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used in Japanese skincare and beauty traditions for centuries as a luxurious hair and skin oil. Japanese nobility and geishas historically used camellia oil to condition hair and maintain skin, and it remains central to traditional Japanese beauty practices.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR