Ingredient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Low risk
FunctionEmollient
What it is — Camellia Japonica Seed Oil (INCI of the same name), pressed from the seeds of the camellia (Camellia japonica) plant.
What it does — It is commonly used as an emollient to soften and smooth, helping skin and hair feel conditioned; camellia oils are traditionally valued for a silky, non-greasy feel.
Typical use — Found in facial oils, moisturizers, hair oils and balms.
Who it suits / good to know — Generally suits normal, dry or hair-care uses; those wanting the very lightest textures may use it sparingly.
Safety — Rated low risk and widely tolerated. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test first if you have known seed- or nut-oil sensitivities.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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