WHAT IS CAMELLIA OIL
Camellia oil is a natural oil that is extracted from the Camellia Olifera, an Asian plant in the Theaceae family.
From this plant comes a light, fluid, almost odorless, straw-yellow oil, rich in oleic acid and antioxidants, valuable for skin and hair care.
It penetrates easily, is non-greasy and non-leaving: it is especially good for nourishing and moisturizing all skin types is ideal for caring for fragile hair, scalp and eliminating dandruff.
Legend has it that it was the secret to geisha's eternal youth.
Camellia oil has been known and appreciated since ancient times as a natural remedy for beauty and eternal youth, which is why it is still included in one's beauty routine by many today, both for the face and hair. So here are the benefits of camellia oil and why it is advisable to include it in your daily beauty routine.
ITS COMPOSITION AND PROPERTIES
The oil that is obtained from the seeds of Camellia sinensis or Camellia oleifera after cold pressing is composed of:
-85% oleic acid,
-Vitamin A,
-vitamin B,
-vitamin E,
-squalane and polyphenols.
Oleic acid and omega fatty acids give it moisturizing and emollient properties, which improve skin quality by stimulating its antioxidant functions . In addition, its composition ensures high skin penetrability and rapid absorption without leaving halos.
The high concentration of retinol-rich vitamin A stimulates collagen production, while the high amount of tocopherol-rich vitamin E nullifies the action of free radicals and blocks the events that cause oxidative stress in cells.
Usage tips for skin
How to use pure camellia oil daily?
You can integrate the use of this oil to your daily routine of cleansing your skin and moisturizing your face.
As a makeup remover, in fact, just use oil in makeup removal pads for daily cleansing even on sensitive skin. Cleansers that contain camellia oil can be
used to effectively remove foundation and eyeliner from the face even in the presence of minor skin blemishes such as acne and impure skin.
As an anti-aging agent: can be applied to the face and neck with small circular massages. It also helps to counter and prevent signs of aging such as skin spots.
As a massage oil: it also performs very well because it has two characteristics: its fluidity and because of the unique feeling it leaves on the skin.
To combat minor skin blemishes such as acne, seborrheic dermatitis, and eczema, its use mixed with other oils such as argan oil or jojoba oil is recommended.
To reduce stretch marks and scars, superficial marks, or to give firmness, use combined with sweet almond oil or macadamia oil is recommended.
Uses of camellia oil for hair
Japanese women have traditionally known its healing and shining power for hair as well: it thoroughly nourishes dry ends and gives softness and silkiness to dull, brittle, dull hair, so it is an excellent nourishing treatment, especially for those with long hair.
Even those with dandruff find benefit by just using a few drops of the product, massaging it into the skin before or during shampooing.
