Cooking Oil: Camellia Oil- Pure, Organic, Cosmetics Raw Material

Camellia oil is made of the seeds of Camellia Oleifera, commonly known as Camellia seeds, which is a high-level woody edible oil. It is one of the oldest woody edible oil in China and also one of four major woody edible oil in the world. Camellia Oleifera, different from Camellia sinensis is also a tea plant belonging to the Camellia family. It is a small leaf evergreen tree usually growing on hillsides where the weather is moderate with abundant rainfall throughout all seasons. Only after 7 years do the young Camellia tress produce seeds and the long flowering period from the budding to the fruit-picking lasts about one year. The whole process is non-polluted and no pesticide contamination.Camellia oil is full of nutrition. It contains high unsaturated fatty acid over 90%, Oleic acid 80%-83% and linoleic acid 7%-13%. And it is rich in Vitamin A, B, E and does not contain any cholesterol. Current studies have proven that the Oleic acid and linoleic acid in Camellia oil is higher than olive oil. And it contains special substances like Camellia glycosides, polyphenols, high antioxidant and squalence, which is helpful in lowering cholesterol level and fighting cancer.Apart from cooking, it is also widely used in skin-care, health-care, medicine and chemical industry.Camellia oil is similar in color and viscosity to jojoba. In Japan, Korea and China camellia oil is used extensively for making skin care products due to its excellent moisturizing and anti-wrinkle/scarring properties, as well as in hair care products to enhance shine and manageability of the hair. It is an exceptional oil for skin care formulations and soaps, also can be used as a carrier oil for aromatherapy treatments. Skin Care BenefitsCamellia oil consists of approximately 90 percent unsaturated fat, and high in vitamin E, squalene and other antioxidant ingredients.Used as an emollient for dry skin and acne.Light, easily absorbed.Helping prevent and smooth wrinkles and stretch marks and heal scars.Used to strengthen and promote healthy growth of fingernails by massaging the oil into the nail.Hair Care BenefitsCamellia oil supplies nutrients to the scalp and gently protects hair using natural ingredients that do not easily oxidize or deteriorate. This oil supplies rich moisture and elasticity to soften the hair. It is very effective on stiff hair. For best results this oil should be applied when the hair is damp (for example, after a shower).ATTN: Cathy