Camellia Oil
Camellia Oil
A light, satiny oil pressed from camellia seeds — revered in Japan as tsubaki for centuries, exceptionally high in oleic acid and famed for absorbing fast while leaving skin and hair smooth and glossy. Hover any measure to see where camellia sits on the scale.
What it is
Camellia oil — known as tsubaki in Japan — is pressed from the seeds of Camellia oleifera, a relative of the tea plant. It is one of the most oleic-rich plant oils, comparable in feel to a light, fast version of a richer oil.
Long used by geisha and sumo wrestlers to condition skin and hair, it sinks in quickly and leaves a smooth, glossy finish — a refined everyday oil for face, body and ends of hair.
Quick Facts
The Plant & The Seed
The Camellia Shrub
An evergreen shrub of the tea family bearing showy, rounded blooms and seed-filled capsules.
The Seeds
Cold-pressed seeds give a clear, silky, oleic-rich oil that sinks in fast.
The Compound Profile
Camellia is one of the most oleic-dominant plant oils. The typical breakdown:
What rounds out its silky character:
Key Benefits
Fast & Silky
Sinks in quickly with a smooth, non-greasy finish.
Glossy Hair
A traditional finishing oil for smooth, shiny lengths and ends.
High Oleic Comfort
Cushioning omega-9 that softens without feeling heavy.
How we use it
Camellia is our refined finisher — we use it where a blend wants a fast, silky slip and a quiet glossy sheen.
It elevates facial oils and hair blends with an elegant, non-greasy feel.