Camellia kissi seed oil

AKA: Camellia kissi oil, Kissi camellia oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginNative to China, Southeast Asia. Derived from seeds of Camellia kissi, a plant in the Theaceae family native to China and Southeast Asia. Cold-pressed from the dried seeds to extract the lightweight oil.
Camellia Kissi Seed Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of Camellia kissi, Theaceae
Family
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
94333-92-3
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.1–10%
Rinse-off0.1–3%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR