An oil pressed from the seeds of Camellia species, listed as a hair-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Camellia seed oil is, according to CosIng, the oil expressed from the seeds of one or more species of Camellia, of the tea family (Theaceae). CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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 which Camellia species was used. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.