Rosehip oil is considered one of the great natural oils, as is camellia oil. We compare the two oils and see their benefits, properties and strengths. The formula that worked so well in the last decades of the last century, of a technical cosmetic, based on constant laboratory innovations, always looking for new active ingredients that promise us the moon and immediate effects, has been taking place for some time now have to make a place on the shelves for humble natural oils, which are increasingly known and used for their benefits for skin and hair.  “Less is more” Oils…

The different varieties of Camellia, both ornamental and from which tea is produced, originate from Asia, where this flower has an ancient symbolism in the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cultures … but when it reaches Europe from the hand of Jesuit missionaries and Portuguese, English and Dutch merchants, became the flower of fashion. Its beauty dazzles from the beginning, perhaps because its image came before the flower itself, decorating Chinese ceramics and represented in the most delicate lacquered objects and boxes brought from the East. This, coupled with the fact that it blooms in winter, when no other flowers are…

Camellia oil has been known for centuries for its skin benefits. For daily use and suitable for all skin types, it is perfect for maximum hydration, elasticity, balance and softness. Originally from the Far East, it has been for millions of women a fundamental piece in their beauty ritual. From now on, Acemelia makes it easy for you. Take note and discover why the SAHO Ritual is the beauty ritual you were looking for! What is it? The ancient SAHO beauty protocol is inspired by the classic Japanese aesthetic principles of simplicity (kanso), subtle beauty (shibui), and active calm (seijaku).…

When we talk about natural oils, mineral oils and essential oils we talk about different things ……. First of all, we have natural or vegetable oils, such as camellia oil, which are what we all understand by oil. They are obtained by cold pressing of certain vegetable fruits (juice) such as olives in the case of olive oil, sunflower seeds, camellia seeds, almonds, argan, coconut, etc., from where its fatty acids are extracted. These vegetable oils are creamy and are the ones that will be used as carriers or base oils in which essential oils are diluted for topical application,…

As every year we present you the Camellia exhibitions and events that will take part in Galicia (Spain), where people could see all the beauty of this wonderful flower. This year the beginning is ahead and the end is slightly delayed, so we are facing one of the longest camellia days that are remembered. This year the calendar starts on November 15 in Vigo. A great event on camellia that will take place in the Tinglado de la Lonja de Vigo and that aspires to become the great event of the year. In this same city, the International Camellia Exhibition…

Camellia oil and argan oil are two of the great cosmetic oils, recognized throughout the world for their numerous benefits for the skin. However they are two very different oils that it is interesting to know in depth to get the most out of it and see what is the best oil for each use and type of person and need. Cosmetic oils are increasingly known and used by people for their benefits on skin and hair and because they are natural oils (as long as they are pure). Below is a table with the main differences between camellia oil…

The use of silk cocoons has been for centuries one of the best kept secrets of geishas, ​​a symbol of beauty and admired throughout the world for always wearing perfect skin thanks to the care and beauty rituals they carried out. With a simple but effective routine, the Ritual Saho combines camellia oil with the softness of silk to maintain flawless skin at any age. A ritual inspired by the tea ceremony, in which to prepare a perfect cup you have to follow a series of careful steps. So, once or twice a week, after cleaning, it is advisable to…

Vigo is the capital of the camellias. The symbiosis between Vigo and the camellias is evident in many areas of the lives of its citizens, although in many cases it goes unnoticed. Vigo’s relationship with camellias began to take shape more than 150 years ago, specifically in 1860, with the arrival of the oldest Camellia japonica in the city, known as “Methuselah”. From this time the camellias are part of the olívica city that, in the absence of olive trees, dresses its streets and gardens with camellias. The Methuselah is the mother of the Camellias Vigo and one of the…

Camellia oil is twinned with Albariño wine to create a magical experience of Galicia. Galicia, land of pazos and camellias. Traditionally linked to the nobility, the country houses or Gallician Pazos are magical places, memories of other times that bring us closer to our past and tell us about the future through initiatives of its new inhabitants. Some Pazos that have much to do with us since its gardens hide some of the finest examples of camellias, vital for the production of our oils. In the province of Pontevedra we find one of the most spectacular, the Pazo de Fefiñáns,…