Camellia sinensis seed oil
AKA “Tea”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Camellia sinensis seed oil
AKA: Tea
Oil · Humectant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds from the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Effective at 5.0%
Family
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
68916-73-4
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
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
Tea seed oil (camellia oil) has been used in Chinese and Japanese skincare and beauty for centuries as a luxurious moisturizer for hair and skin. It remains a cornerstone of traditional East Asian beauty regimens.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.002%
10.0%
0%14%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.002-1 | 0.01-0.2 | 0.1-10 | 0.003-3
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR