Camellia oleifera seed oil
AKA “Tea Seed Oil, Tsubaki Oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Camellia oleifera seed oil
AKA: Tea Seed Oil, Tsubaki Oil
Oil · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
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
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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.
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
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Melanogenesis Inhibitory and Antioxidant Effects of Camellia oleifera Seed Oil.
Chaikul P, Sripisut T, Chanpirom S, Sathirachawan K, Ditthawuthikul N
Advanced pharmaceutical bulletin, 2017
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
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European Commission
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Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR