Hydrogenated Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
AKA “Hydrogenated Tea Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Camellia Oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated camellia oleifera seed oil
AKA: Hydrogenated Tea Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Camellia Oil
Oil · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Hydrogenated Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil is the product obtained by the controlled hydrogenation of Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Effective at 30.0%
Family
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
225233-97-6
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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
Camellia oil (tea seed oil) has been used in traditional Chinese and Japanese skincare and medicine for over 1,000 years for its conditioning and antioxidant properties. The hydrogenated form was created to improve stability and texture for modern cosmetic applications.
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
0.0005%
60.0%
0%84%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR