Camellia oleifera seed oil

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AKA: Tea-oil Camellia, Tea Seed Oil, Tsubaki Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginNative to China, East Asia. Extracted from seeds of Camellia oleifera, a plant in the Theaceae family native to East Asia, particularly China. Cold-pressed from the dried seeds to obtain the oil without heat or chemical solvents.
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil is a fixed oil from the seeds of Camellia oleifera, Theaceae
Family
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
225233-97-6
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.003–3%
Rinse-off0.01–0.1%
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