camellia oil

Camellia oil used in Asian natural cosmetics

This time it appears that indeed, Camellia oil, obtained from the seeds of the tea plant, has long been used in China, Korea and Japan for its beneficial effects on skin and hair . It has the advantage to keep particularly well because of its natural antioxidant content .

Packed with fatty acids having a higher content of oleic acid to 80% , camellia oil also has an anti-inflammatory action  and anti-aging: it stimulates the synthesis of procollagen, inhibit degradation collagen and reduces water loss from the skin. The ducts allergy testing shows that it is very well tolerated .

You'll understand in great shots hint quotes, it's a bit of a multi-purpose oil.
So, the cosmetics industry does not hesitate to incorporate in patent anti-aging creams Chanel, shampoos  or straightening hair oil  - although in some If we like the sum of silicones, pasque is not messing around either . It is above the main ingredient of star Shiseido shampoo, Tsubaki, launched in 2006

What does camellia oil looks like ?

For the 100 ml capacity, Camellia oil Aroma-Zone is presented in a plastic bottle with a golden orange that has the double advantage of being pretty to look at (yes, it counts) and protect oil light rays.

The oil is almost colorless, odorless and very fluid, making it easy to spread even very small dose.

How do we apply camellia oil ?

In hair serum for dry cutting edge

It is an oil, so we go easy on failing to give the impression of being involved in his mane oil fries. It takes two three drops in the palm of the hand, slightly warmed by rubbing her palms against each other, and apply gently on the lengths and ends.
I test for 2 weeks and on my hair, it's an immediate smoothing effect and shiny, and the next, it is very simple to style. I do not put in all two days for not surgraisser the hair fiber. I find it touching the less fat and less sticky as olive or castor beaver and much more pronounced effect.

In facial massage oil

It penetrates more slowly than a hazelnut oil or jojoba oil, but better glides over the skin, making it an ideal massage oil. She still reasonably well absorbed, with a finish not very bold. I like to use it after a scrub bicarbonate for example, emulsified with a little witch hazel hydrosol.
The information is somewhat contradictory when his side comedogenic or not, I advise you to try gently to get an idea on your own skin, if like me you have the dermis that easily expresses his displeasure.