Camellia oil has marvellous properties due to its high concentration of fatty acids such as arachidonic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid that forms part of cell membranes); myristic acid (a component of the lipid bilayer of cell membranes); phytosqualene (improves hydration and rejuvenates the skin); and oleic acid (promotes skin cell renewal and enhances strength and flexibility), as well as a high content of vitamin E (an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from external damage and ageing). All of this helps helps it to prevent the formation of wrinkles and keep the skin firm and elastic.
MAIN PROPERTIES
Organic, freshly-pressed oil rich in natural antioxidants.
Rapid absorption.
Deep and long-lasting hydration.
Rejuvenates from within, acting on the deeper layers of the skin.
Helps restore elasticity, balance and smoothness to the skin.
Ideal for tired, dry, irritated or sensitive skin (on the face, hands and body) and hair.
Helps reduce acne marks and blemishes.
Effective against inflammatory skin conditions such as dermatitis and burns.
Specialised researchers (Jung et al., 2007) have shown that camellia oil helps prevent wrinkle formation as it stimulates the synthesis of type 1 collagen (a protein found in the skin) and reduces transepidermal water loss, which is essential for maintaining hydration, elasticity and the skin’s barrier function.
OTHER ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES
Highly moisturising for all skin types (suitable for body, face or hand care).
Delicate tea-like aroma.
Very light yellowish-green colour.
Rich in essential fatty oils (contains up to 85% oleic acid)
Its oleic acid content is the highest among all natural oils. Studies of oleic and other fatty acids have shown that they are excellent emollients and essential for maintaining and improving the skin’s moisture levels. A lack of lipids or fatty substances affects the skin’s ability to retain moisture, causing dryness and the appearance of ageing over time.
Rich in vitamins: A, B, D, E.
Rich in minerals: phosphorus (P), zinc (Zn), calcium (Ca), manganese (Mn) and magnesium (Mg).
Rich in polyphenols.
What is camellia oil for?
Properties of camellia oil for the skin
- Absorbs quickly and deeply moisturises (dry oil).
- Thanks to its composition, it benefits facial skin by helping to fade acne marks and blemishes (anti-blemish oil).
- Prevents the formation of wrinkles and, if already present, helps to smooth them.
- Can be used around the eyes or on expression lines (anti-wrinkle oil).
- Helps maintain firm and elastic skin (body oil).
- Thanks to its rapid and deep absorption, camellia oil renews the skin. This leaves it looking more radiant and soft.
- Helps minimise pores around the nose. With its high vitamin E content (antioxidant), it helps protect the skin from external damage and ageing.
- It is photoprotective, which means it helps to protect the skin from UV rays.
- Suitable for all skin types, including those prone to irritation.
- Since it is a natural product, it contains zero trans fats. This is a good thing, as trans fats are associated with heart disease, cancer, diabetes, liver problems and obesity.
- Camellia oil contains arachidonic acid, a polyunsaturated essential omega-6 fatty acid found in cell membranes that supports communication between cells.It is also abundant in the brain, making it one of the essential fatty acids required by most mammals.
- It contains myristic acid, a fatty acid that forms part of the phospholipids and glycolipids which make up the lipid bilayer of all cell membranes.
- It also contains phytosqualene. Squalene is a natural component of human sebum that decreases with age, leading to wrinkles and dryness. Phytosqualene helps counteract this loss, improving hydration and rejuvenating the skin (anti-wrinkle facial oil).
- Camellia oil protects the skin from harmful UV rays and environmental damage by forming a thin protective film. It also helps protect against freckles, age spots and pigmentation marks. It can be used around the eyes to prevent crow’s feet and expression lines, and on the body to help reduce stretch marks (anti-stretch mark oil).
Properties of camellia oil for hair
Conditions the hair follicles, stimulates the scalp and promotes healthy hair growth. Hydrates the scalp.
Thanks to its rapid and deep absorption, it penetrates the hair fibre and provides intense hydration.
Nourishes and strengthens the hair, making it stronger and less brittle.
As a photoprotective oil, it helps protect the hair from UV damage. This means it can be used as a daily serum.
Restores dry and lifeless hair, leaving it nourished, hydrated and shiny.
Repairs damaged hair fibres thanks to its deep absorption power.