INCI name

CAMELLIA KISSI SEED OIL

Camellia kissi seed oil

A fixed oil from the seeds of Camellia kissi, used as an emollient.

What it is

Camellia kissi seed oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of Camellia kissi, a camellia species of the tea family (Theaceae). CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, facial oils, hair oils, lip products and other oil-based products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal whether the oil is cold-pressed or refined.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (10)

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