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Organic Camellia Oil

  • 100% pure and natural
  • Cold press
  • Ecocert
  • Foraged
  • Organic Cosmetic
Organic camelina oil is naturally rich in omega-3 and is considered a premium ingredient in anti-ageing skincare. It is also highly valued in soothing and revitalising treatments for sensitive or reactive skin, including skin prone to dryness, irritation or eczema.
£9.50

Price per L = £95

Features

Properties and uses

Traceability and analysis

Storage

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Features

Our commitments

Culture

  • Organic & wild (lot 22HV0117)

  • Organic, certified by Ecocert Greenlife in accordance with the Ecocert standard available at http://cosmetiques.ecocert.com

Quality

100% pure and natural, first cold-pressed, deodorised and bleached, cosmetic grade

Production process

First cold-pressed, then filtered, bleached and deodorised

Part of the plant used

Seeds

Botanical name

Camellia oleifera

Botanical family

Theaceae

Function

Cosmetic ingredients

Other names

Green tea oil

Oxidative potential

Not very sensitive

Find out more about the oxidative potential of butters and oils

Properties and uses

Skin care

Hair care

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Properties

As a cosmetic ingredient, organic camellia carrier oil is known for the following properties:

  • Camellia oil is very mild and makes the skin feel pleasant, giving it a velvety feel.

  • Softening, makes the skin more elastic and prevents it from drying out.

  • A rich, emollient oil, it nourishes the skin while regulating its natural moisture system.

Indications

  • Dry to very dry skin

  • Fragile, fine skin easily damaged by wind and cold

  • Tired, devitalised skin lacking tone

Uses

For use as an ingredient in the following blends:

  • Softening, nourishing and anti-ageing day creams for the face

  • Anti-ageing care oils for the face

  • Nourishing and softening body creams, lotions, lotions and oils

  • Hand care creams

Synergies

  • For an Asian-inspired treatment: powdered green tea extract,, etc.

  • For an anti-ageing effect: essential oils of rosewood, gum rockrose, green myrtle, etc.

  • Products for damaged skin: avocado phytosterol concentrate, kiwi CO2 extract, etc.

Traceability and analysis

Organoleptic properties

  • Appearance: runny oily liquid

  • Colour: light yellow to yellow

  • Odour: neutral to lightly nutty

  • Feel: fairly dry, penetrates the skin fairly well

Density

0.90-0.92

Saponification index

188–194

Storage

Stable carrier oil. Store in a dry place away from heat and light.

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Camellia oil, also known as tea seed oil, is extracted from the seeds of the tea plant. This Asian tree is widely known for its young leaves, which are used to make the traditional Asian drink.

On the island of Oshima in Japan, under the January snows, the first flower to bloom is the Camellia, a symbol of Immortality in Japan.

But did you know that the seeds of the tea plant produce a precious oil that has long been used by Japanese women for its "healing" properties?

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Responsible Person

  • EU responsible person: Aroma-Zone FR-84220 Cabrières d’Avignon

  • UK responsible person: Obelis UK Ltd, Sandford Gate, Oxford, OX4 6LB, UK

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

A luxurious Mediterranean flower fragrance (S. Macheteau)

Fragrance

  • 9 g organic Shea Butter

  • 6 g Camellia Oil

  • 3 g Mimosa Wax

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable glycerine

  • 10 drops Jasmine absolute

  • 10 drops Bourbon Geranium essential oil

  • 10 drops Rhododendron essential oil

Directions: Melt the Shea butter and Mimosa wax with the Camellia oil in a bain-marie over a low heat. Remove the pan from the heat when the wax has melted and wait for the preparation to cool. Add the vegetable glycerine, the absolute and the two essential oils, then mix with a mini whisk. Immediately pour the preparation into a 15 ml jar before it hardens.

Bibliography

1

Supplier documentation

2

"Making aromatherapy creams & lotions"

Donna Maria

3

www.bionessence.fr

S. Macheteau

4

"Mes soins bio, 40 recettes pour bébé et maman"

Emilie Hébert

5

"90 recettes de beauté bio à faire moi-même"

S. Macheteau and V. Guet

6

"Les huiles végétales : huiles de santé et de beauté"

Chantal and Lionel Clergeaud - Editions Amyris

7

"Making Aromatherapy Creams & Lotions: 101 Natural Formulas to Revitalize & Nourish Your Skin".

Donna Maria