Camellia Oil
(Camellia Oleifera)
Camellia for the evergreen flowering trees and shrubs which were named for Georg Josef Kamel, a Jesuit pharmacist; Oleifera meaning oil bearing . . .
A tea tree from the mountains in southeast Asia, camellia is cultivated in western Japan where the winters are dry and cold. This oil has been used by the Japanese women for skin, hair and scalp care for many years.
The camellia plant has been known as a symbol of wealth and happiness in many asian cultures and the leaves are the sources of some of the finest teas produced.
Also known as Tea Oil Camellia in other parts of the world, Camellia oil is a nongreasy oil excellent for use in skin and hair products as it contains skin restructuring and moisturizing properties.
Expeller pressed from the seeds of the fruit, camellia oil is high in oleic acid offering antioxidant properties. Containing Vitamins A, B and E it is a great oil for anti-aging products, especially facial creams due to its rapidly absorbing property.
Rejuvinating and restorative, giving the skin a radiant glow, it protects from damaging environmental conditions. It can promote the healing of scars, lighten freckles and age spot and protect the skin from harmful UV rays.
Common Uses of Camellia Oil
- Shampoos
- Lotions
- Hair conditioners
- After sun products
- Eye creams
- Nail products
- Lipstick
- Anti-wrinkle creams
Benefits of Camellia Oil
- Restructuring properties for dry and damaged skin
- Moisturizing
- Nail strengthener
- UV protectant
CAMELLIA SEED OIL TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
TRADE NAME: OBN 618 CO/R
CHEMICAL NAME: CAMELLIA SEED OIL
INCI NAME: CAMELLIA OLEIFERA
CAS NUMBER: N/A/
EINECS NUMBER: N/A
| |
U.M. |
Test Methods |
Range |
| Physical status at 25Co |
|
Visual |
Liquid |
| Acid value |
mgKOH/g |
AOCS Cd3a-63 |
<1.0 |
| Iodine value |
gI2/100 |
AOCS Tg2a-64 |
75 - 95 |
| Saponification value |
mgKOH/g |
ISO 3657-1988 |
185 - 205 |
| Peroxide value |
meq02/Kg |
Internal method |
<5.0 |
| Color |
Yellow/Red |
Lovibond cell 5-1/4" |
<40Y/4.0R |
| Density at 20Co |
g/cc |
ASTM D1298-85 |
0.905 - 0.925 |
| Refractive index |
|
ASTM 1248-92 |
1.468 - 1.474 |
Fatty acids composition % (GLC):
| Lauric acid |
C12:0 |
<0.2 |
| Myrisitc acid |
C14:0 |
<0.3 |
| Palmitic acid |
C16:0 |
6 -11 |
| Palmitoleic acid |
C16:1 |
<0.5 |
| Stearic acid |
C18:0 |
1.5 - 3.0 |
| Oleic acid |
C18:1 |
70 - 85 |
| Linoleic acid |
C18:2 |
5 - 10 |
| Alpha-Linolenic acid |
C18:3 |
<1.0 |
| Arachidic acid |
C20:0 |
<1.5 |
| Eicosenoic acid |
C20:1 |
<0.8 |
| Behenic acid |
C22:0 |
<0.5 |
| Erucic acid |
C22:1 |
<0.5 |
| Lignoceric acid |
C24:0 |
<0.5 | |
