Camellia oleifera seed oil
AKA: Tea-oil Camellia, Tea Seed Oil, Tsubaki Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Asian skincare for centuries as a nourishing and anti-aging oil. Historically applied by Chinese and Japanese women for its emollient properties and skin conditioning benefits.
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
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