Camellia Oil (4oz)

I had never heard of camellia oil but am always looking for new ways to moisturize my skin. This bottle of LISSE oil is a generous 4 oz, which will last quite some time...a little oil goes a long way. I have psoriasis and have been applying the camellia oil to my affected elbows, with the result being smoother, less flaky patches. It has also done wonders for my cuticles and winter-worn hands. There is barely any scent, which is a positive, as my husband and I are both sensitive to perfumes. Im delighted to have discovered this product, which is very reasonably priced, and I will be reordering.

A nice moisturizing oil that absorbs quickly. As it doesnt have a much of a scent on its own, we cant wait to try this with some essential oils that will provide a light scent. It seems like a very good quality oil.

This is a great carrier oil for therapeutic massage, cosmetic body products and face creams. It is great for adding moisture to the skin. Just two-three drops of this oil added to my regular skin care and my skin is super hydrated. It also has been good on my very sensitive skin and has a mild fragrance that is not intrusive. It is silky and non-greasy and a very nice addition to my skin-care routine.

Camellia oil is great for your skin, hair and nails. Use it as a moisturizer it can help soften wrinkles. It can help improve you complexion and heal scars. There is no scent and it absorbs quickly into your skin without leaving a sticky or oily residue.

Smells great. It comes in a nice size bottle. Great product. I havent had any issues with it so far.

First things first, its important to distinguish this oil as tea-seed oil extracted from the seed of the tea-oil camellia (Camellia oleifera) and NOT tsubaki oil extracted from the seed of the Japanese camellia (Camellia japonica). Although they are related, and both are extracted from the seeds of their respective plants, they are not the same. You have to be clear about what youre getting. They are both relatives of Camellia sinensis, the plant that it cultivated for tea leaves; and all of them have antioxidant properties in their products. Cold-pressed means that no heat is used in the extraction of the oil, and is favorable because it retains more of its antioxidant properties. Tsubaki oil/Dongbaek oil/Camellia japonica seed oil is the oil traditionally used by Japanese geisha for their hair, and the oil used to maintain and protect knives and blades from surface oxidation and corrosion. Its found in many high-end cosmetic products. Tea-seed oil/Camellia oleifera oil is more well-known, and used in a wider variety of applications, mainly as a cooking oil in China, where it is traditionally believed to benefit the digestive system, strengthen the immune system, and manage cholesterol. It also more well-studied by modern science, as you can look it up in the articles dedicated to it in the National Institutes of Health. In comparison, I could not find articles mentioning Camellia japonica tsubaki seed oil. Camellia oleifera tea-seed oil is rich in oleic acids, similar to olive oil. Some of its traditional benefits seem to be supported by modern scientific findings using animal models; where animal subjects demonstrated MEASURABLE gastrointestinal recovery and fat reduction. ALL THAT SAID, Camellia oleifera tea-seed oil seems to be a product more well-suited to ingestion rather than topical application. HOWEVER, this product is cosmetic-grade, and marketed as a cosmetic product, not a food. Paulas Choice, another well-known cosmetic brand, uses Camellia oleifera seed oil in several of their products. Eastern traditional medicine also promotes the use of tea-seed oil as baby oil as well as in burn injuries. (I only found one quote on this, amongst the many pages of websites I sifted through.) Using this oil in its intended cosmetic application, I find that it is very lightweight. It was absorbed within a couple of minutes, and that was a pleasant surprise. Ive used several other brands of cosmetic oils, including The Ordinary Hemi-Squalene, Q+A Super Greens, and Bio-Oil Skincare oil. If I had to rank them in the order of speed of absorption from fastest to slowest, it would be #1 The Ordinary Hemi-squalene #2 LISSE Camellia oil #3 Q+A Super Greens #4 Bio-Oil Skincare oil This tea-seed oil has no fragrance or scent, and seems to be an excellent carrier when blending oils. I do this for my hair oil. I usually use grapeseed oil as a carrier for the essential oils, but I just tried it using this tea-seed oil, and it feels better absorbed and much less greasy than when using grapeseed oil. All in all, though not the top choice as a cosmetic oil, this is a great alternative and its active ingredients are well-known to modern science.

I heard that Camillia oil can have a light floral scent. This particular oil I smell nothing with. At all. But again this is the first time I have used camellia oil, so I do not know personally by experience. With that being said it does not matter as it makes a lovely moisturizer. Especially on my dry hands because of winter weather. A few drops go a very long way. And I just have to rub it in slightly and it absorbs beautifully and relatively quickly. It leaves my hands feeling soft and smooth and not oily. Quite quite lovely.

Ive used this on my face and in my beard. Its a nice light oil that hasnt caused me to break out. It works great as a carrier oil for essential oils. On its own, theres no scent, its not sticky, and seems to moisturise well. My beard looks great with this oil in it.

First, its important to note that this oil is NOT FOOD GRADE. But it is a nice moisturizing oil that goes on really nicely, soaks into the skin quickly and doesnt leave your skin greasy feeling.

I ordered this camellia oil with the intention of using it as hair oil. The oil has almost no color to my eyes and has no smell, which is great. It moisturizes my hair without being oily or sticky. The price is reasonable, and I highly recommend this camellia oil.