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Camellia oil has been the foundation of Japanese beauty rituals for generations. Geisha relied on it to protect their skin, condition their hair, and maintain the kind of luminous complexion that became synonymous with Japanese beauty ideals. The reason it worked then is the same reason it works now.
This oil is pressed using the Tamajime technique, a traditional cold-press method that extracts oil slowly without heat, preserving the full fatty acid profile and natural potency of the camellia seed. It is produced by a family-owned factory in Kyushu that has been making camellia oil for over a century.
The result is a golden, lightweight oil that absorbs almost immediately into skin and hair. It does not sit on the surface. It does not feel heavy or greasy. It mimics the skin's own oleic acid so closely that the skin receives it like something it already knows.
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Deeply hydrates and nourishes face, body, hair, and nails
Absorbs quickly without greasy residue
Strengthens and protects the skin barrier
Refines pores with consistent use
Conditions dry and damaged hair from root to end
Nourishes and strengthens brittle nails
Suitable for all skin types including sensitive and mature skin
Self-preserving, no synthetic antioxidants needed
Works as a carrier oil for essential oils and massage
The Oleic Acid Difference:
Most facial oils sit on top of the skin because their molecular structure is too large to penetrate. Camellia oil is 86% oleic acid, the same fatty acid the skin naturally produces. That structural similarity is what allows it to absorb so quickly and deeply, delivering nourishment directly to the lower skin layers rather than forming a surface barrier.
Fatty Acid Profile:
Oleic Acid (Omega 9): 86%
Palmitic Acid: 7.5%
Linoleic Acid (Omega 6): 3.8%
Stearic Acid: 2.2%
Arachidic Acid: 0.5%
Ingredients: 100% Camellia Japonica Seed Oil. Made in Japan.
Size: 55ml
How to Use:
For your hands: Warm 2 to 3 drops between your palms. Massage into skin until absorbed. Use morning or evening for soft, nourished hands.
For your face: Apply 2 to 3 drops to clean skin. Press gently into the face using upward motions. Use morning or night, alone or layered under moisturizer.
For your nails: Massage one small drop into each nail and cuticle daily to strengthen and nourish.
For your body: Apply to damp skin after bathing. The oil absorbs best when skin is still slightly warm and open from the shower.
For your hair:
Everyday shine and softness:
Rub 1 to 2 drops between your palms and work through mid-lengths to ends. Use before heat styling to protect and add shine, or after styling to smooth and finish.
Dry or dehydrated hair:
Apply 3 to 5 drops to dry hair, focusing on the ends and any areas that feel brittle or rough. Leave on for at least 30 minutes or overnight before shampooing. This deeper application restores softness and seals moisture back into the hair shaft.
Dry scalp:
Massage a small amount directly into the scalp using your fingertips in circular motions. Leave on for 20 to 30 minutes then shampoo as normal.
As a carrier oil: Mix a few drops with your favorite essential oil for massage or body care. Camellia oil absorbs quickly and carries other oils effectively without leaving a heavy residue.