Common Name(s): Hydrolyzed camellia japonica seed oil extract,camellia japonica (japanese camellia) seed oil hydrolysate extract
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides oleic acid skin affinity,japanese botanical luxury,camellia conditioning and skin-conditioning activity from natural plant source.
Why It's Used: Used for its oleic acid skin affinity,japanese botanical luxury,camellia conditioning activity derived from camellia japonica (japanese camellia); supports skin health and vitality.
How It Works: Bioactive compounds from camellia japonica (japanese camellia) seed oil hydrolysate — including polyphenols, flavonoids, and plant-specific phytochemicals — deliver oleic acid skin affinity,japanese botanical luxury,camellia conditioning benefits.
Typically Found In: Japanese luxury skin care,hair conditioning,premium camellia formulas
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – botanical
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,antioxidant,botanical active
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Extract from camellia japonica (japanese camellia); natural plant origin. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated; rare botanical sensitivity possible.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Other botanical extracts,antioxidants,humectants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Hydrolyzed camellia japonica seed oil extract provides oleic acid-rich conditioning (japanese tsubaki oil is ~85% oleic) in a peptide-conjugated form with enhanced skin affinity; catechins from the seed provide antioxidant co-activity.
Last Verified: 2026-03-28
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary