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INGREDIENT DICTIONARY

Japanese Camellia Oil

INCI: Camellia Japonica Seed Oil | CAS #: 223747-87-3
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Japanese camellia oil is a lightweight emollient used to soften and condition the skin.

What is Japanese Camellia Oil & why is it used?

It is used as a carrier oil to improve skin feel and enhance formulation performance with a refined finish.

QUALITY MATTERS

Why specification quality matters

Cosmetic-grade camellia oil with high purity and low impurity profile, supporting consistent formulation performance. 

Solubility Oil soluble
Primary function Oil
Use level 1.0–100.0%

Behaviour in formulations

Acts as an emollient, improving texture and absorption.

Sensory notes

Provides a smooth, lightweight, and refined skin feel with fast absorption and a soft, non-greasy finish.

Formulation considerations

PROCESSING

Add to the oil phase with mixing until uniform.

COMPATIBILITY

Compatible with most oils, waxes, and emulsions. Works well in both anhydrous and emulsion systems.

pH
Not pH dependent
FORMULATION EXAMPLES

 Facial oil

  • Camellia oil: 20–80%

 Cream

  • Camellia oil: 5–15%

 Hair oil

  • Camellia oil: 10–40%

Use level considerations

Recommended range 1.0–100.0%
Suggested starting level 5-20%%

Typically used at 1–100%. 

Formulation summary

A lightweight carrier oil used to improve skin feel and formulation elegance.

Quality notes

Cosmetic-grade camellia oil with high purity and low impurity profile, supporting consistent formulation performance.