Camellia kissi seed oil
AKA “Camellia kissi oil, Kissi camellia oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Camellia kissi seed oil
AKA: Camellia kissi oil, Kissi camellia oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
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
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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
A species of camellia native to Southeast Asia whose seed oil has been used in traditional beauty practices in China, Vietnam, and surrounding regions. Similar to other camellia oils, it was valued as a moisturizing and conditioning agent in traditional skincare.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR