REFINED CAMELIA JAPANESE OIL

Refined Camellia Japonica Oil in Bulk

Refined camellia japonica oil is a cosmetic raw material valued for its lightness and stability, obtained from the seeds of Camellia japonica. As a wholesale supplier of vegetable and essential oils, Royal Bio provides this oil in bulk to cosmetic laboratories, artisan soap makers and professional formulators across Europe. This guide covers what it is, how it is produced and its main applications in cosmetic formulation.

What is refined camellia japonica oil?

Camellia japonica oil is pressed from the seeds of the Camellia japonica tree, native to East Asia, where it has traditionally been used in hair and skin care. The refined version undergoes neutralization, bleaching and deodorization, removing impurities, residual color and odor, resulting in an organoleptically neutral oil with greater oxidative stability than its virgin counterpart.

Technically, this oil is characterized by a light texture, high oleic acid content and good skin penetration, making it an interesting active for formulators seeking a stable emollient base with a clean sensory profile and lower batch-to-batch variability compared to unrefined oil.

Main cosmetic uses of refined camellia japonica oil

Emollient in facial creams and lotions. Its light texture and fast absorption make it suitable as an oil phase in facial emulsions, providing softness without a greasy feel, a common requirement in formulations for combination or normal skin.

Hair conditioning agent. It is used in hair oils and serums for its ability to add shine and manageability, a valued option in hair care lines seeking plant-based ingredients with a non-greasy sensory profile.

Base for massage oils and multi-purpose products. Having little scent or color after refining, it works as a versatile neutral base for body oils, allowing fragrances and additional actives to be incorporated without organoleptic interference.

Soap and hygiene product formulation. Artisan soap makers include it for the softness and stability it lends to oil blends, complementing other fatty raw materials in cold-process saponification recipes.

CAS: 223748-13-8. EINECS: -. INCI: Camellia japonica Seed Oil.