Potassium Camelliate
AKA “Potassium salt of camellia oil, Potassium camellia oil
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Potassium camelliate
AKA: Potassium salt of camellia oil, Potassium camellia oil
Ingredient · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Potassium Camelliate is the potassium salt of the fatty acids derived from Camellia Seed Oil
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Traditional Use
A saponified form of camellia oil, derived from the camellia plant which has been used in East Asian skincare for centuries, particularly in Japan and China for hair and skin conditioning. The potassium salt version is a modern emulsifier adaptation of this traditional oil.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR