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Camellia Oil – The Asian Beauty Staple

Camellia oil, often referred to as tea seed oil, has been a cornerstone of East Asian beauty rituals for centuries. Sourced from the seeds of the Camellia plant, it is renowned for its ability to hydrate, nourish, and protect skin. Containing a blend of omega fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamin E, Camellia oil combats visible signs of ageing – making it an ideal addition to our Skin Nutrients Facial Oil, our award-winning oil delivering noticeable results to skin.

What is Camellia Oil?

Camellia oil, or tea seed oil, is derived from the seeds of the Camellia plant, primarily Camellia sinensis and Camellia oleifera. With its high concentration of oleic acid, antioxidants, and vitamin E, it provides intensive nourishment to the skin. Its silky texture allows for quick absorption, making it an ideal choice for hydration without the heaviness of other oils. The oil’s balance of nourishing ingredients works in tandem to restore moisture, improve elasticity, and protect the skin from environmental stressors. Its versatility and effectiveness make it suitable for all skin types, from dry to sensitive.

Top 5 Benefits of Camellia Oil

  1. Deep Hydration: Restores moisture, ensuring smooth, plump, and radiant skin.
  2. Anti-Ageing: Reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines by improving skin elasticity.
  3. Rich in Omega Fatty Acids: Supports skin regeneration and enhances texture.
  4. Packed with Vitamin E: Protects the skin from oxidative damage, preventing premature ageing.
  5. Soothing: Calms inflammation and redness, leaving the skin balanced and revitalised.

How Can Camellia Oil Reduce the Signs of Ageing?

Ageing skin faces a range of challenges, from dryness to loss of elasticity, but Camellia oil provides a targeted solution to these concerns. With its potent blend of fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins, it rejuvenates the skin, leaving it softer, smoother, and more youthful in appearance.

Deep Hydration and Moisturisation
Camellia oil is an exceptional hydrator. Its high concentration of oleic acid allows it to penetrate deeply into the skin, delivering moisture where it’s needed most. The oil helps maintain skin’s natural moisture balance, ensuring that it remains hydrated and nourished throughout the day. This hydration is essential for plumping the skin and preventing the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, which often arise due to dryness.

Anti-Ageing Properties
Camellia oil is packed with antioxidants, most notably vitamin E, which helps combat free radical damage. Free radicals, caused by environmental factors like pollution and UV exposure, accelerate the ageing process by breaking down the skin’s collagen and elastin. By neutralising these free radicals, Camellia oil helps preserve the skin’s elasticity, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Regular use can contribute to firmer, more youthful skin, visibly improving its texture and tone.

Regenerative Omega Fatty Acids
Omega fatty acids, particularly omega-9, play a crucial role in skin health. They support the skin’s natural barrier function, keeping moisture locked in and environmental irritants out. Camellia oil is rich in these essential fatty acids, which promote skin regeneration and healing. This makes it an ideal choice for ageing skin, as it not only nourishes but also helps to repair damaged skin cells. The result is smoother, more even-toned skin with a youthful glow.

Vitamin E for Antioxidant Protection
The abundance of vitamin E in Camellia oil makes it a powerful antioxidant. Vitamin E protects the skin from oxidative stress, which contributes to premature ageing. It helps prevent damage to skin cells, ensuring they stay healthy and vibrant. By neutralising the effects of free radicals, Camellia oil helps reduce visible signs of ageing, such as wrinkles, pigmentation, and uneven skin tone. It also enhances the skin’s natural ability to regenerate, ensuring a youthful complexion.

How to Boost Camellia Oil’s Benefits

While Camellia oil can be effective on its own, integrating it into a holistic skincare routine can enhance its benefits and help maintain youthful skin.

  1. Incorporate Camellia Oil into Your Daily Routine
    For best results, Camellia oil should be used consistently. Apply it after cleansing and toning, while the skin is still slightly damp, to lock in moisture.
  2. Pair with Other Hydrating Ingredients
    To boost the efficacy of Camellia oil, consider combining it with other skin-enhancing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid or peptides.
  3. Protect Skin from UV Damage
    Although Camellia oil provides antioxidant protection, daily sun protection is essential to prevent premature ageing. UV rays accelerate skin ageing by breaking down collagen and causing pigmentation. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen each morning, even when indoors, to protect your skin from harmful sun exposure.
  4. Hydrate from Within
    Hydrating from the inside out is just as important as applying moisturisers topically. Ensure you drink enough water throughout the day to keep your skin hydrated and functioning optimally.
  5. Maintain a Healthy Diet
    A diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants complements the effects of Camellia oil. Foods high in omega fatty acids, such as fatty fish, avocados, and nuts, can support the oil’s regenerative effects.

Camellia oil’s rich blend of omega fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamin E work synergistically to nourish, protect, and rejuvenate the skin, promoting a youthful, radiant complexion. Camellia oil, along with 31 additional skin-boosting botanicals, are all present in our Skin Nutrients Facial Oil.

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Active Ingredients by Product

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Amino Acids

Amino acids are molecules used by all living things to make proteins. They are key in various bodily functions, from protein synthesis to tissue repair to nutrient absorption.​

Cysteine HCI - A Healing Non-Essential Amino Acid

A non-essential amino acid that aids the healing process, Cysteine has been used in medicine for more than 30 years. The nutrient replenishes intracellular levels of the natural antioxidant glutathione, which is depleted by age and illness, restoring cells’ ability to fight damage from reactive oxygen species.​ Read more on Cysteine HCI here.

L-Glutamine - An Abundant Nonessential Amino Acid

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body - and is involved in more metabolic processes than any other amino acid. Glutamine supplementation has been shown to enhance immune system function and result in a lower level of infection. In conjunction with Cysteine, Glutamine supplementation has been shown to enhance glutathione stores. Read more on L-Glutamine here.

N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL - An Anti-Ageing Amino Acid

N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL is a form of carnitine that plays a role in energy metabolism, protecting against and repairing existing age-induced mitochondrial DNA damage, boosting mitochondrial function and improving energy turnover. Read more on N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL here.

Arginine - A Multi-Tasking Amino Acid

Arginine is an amino acid, which plays an important role in the synthesis of proteins and cell division. Many studies have linked arginine to enhanced immunity and the improved release of the human growth hormone (HGH), which repairs and regenerates the body’s tissue during sleep. Read more on Arginine here.

L-Citrulline - A Nonessential Animo Acid

Citrulline is an energy-boosting amino acid that improves endurance, cognitive function and blood pressure. It improves the ammonia recycling process and nitric oxide production, which helps blood vessels relax and improves blood flow, all of which improves performance, energy and endurance. Read more on L-Citrulline here.

Taurine (synthetic) - The ‘Wonder Molecule’

An amino acid found most commonly in meat, fish and dairy products, Taurine supports the immune system, the nervous system and healthy muscle function –improving exercise performance, reducing fatigue and increasing fat burning. Taurine also supports insulin health and is a potent brain nutrient. Read more on Taurine here.

Lysine - An Essential Collagen-Producing Amino Acid

Essential in the production of collagen, which supports the growth, repair and maintenance of healthy skin, muscles and connective tissue. Lysine sustains youthful levels of collagen in the skin, and is required to produce elastin. Read more on Lysine here.

Glycine - A Powerhouse Antioxidant

One of three essential amino acids that make up the body’s powerhouse antioxidant, Glutathione – Glycine has been shown to protect DNA and reduce inflammation in the body. Read more on Glycine here.

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Vitamins

Vitamins are essential micronutrients. They each work to keep the body function properly – from protecting against infections to helping your body get energy from food and helping your blood clot properly.

Vitamin A - The All-Rounder

Vitamin A is known to contribute to healthy skin, improved cognitive function, healthy vision and a strengthened immune system. The multifunctional vitamin also acts as an antioxidant, helping to reduce cellular, molecular and tissue damage caused by free radicals. Read more on Vitamin A here.

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) - The Energy Yielding Nutrient

Vitamin B1, otherwise known as Thiamine, is an essential vitamin involved in maintaining an efficient, energy-yielding metabolism, a resilient nervous system, healthy cardiovascular system and balanced psychological function. Read more on Vitamin B1 here.

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) - The Brainpower Nutrient

Vitamin B5, otherwise known as Pantothenic Acid, is one of the essential nutrients needed to reduce tiredness and fatigue and improve mental performance. It contributes to the structure and function of brain cells and has an essential role in the creation of the neurotransmitters. Read more on Vitamin B5 here.

Vitamin B6 - The Hormone Support Vitamin

Vitamin B6 is an essential B vitamin known to support the healthy regulation of hormonal activity, support a strong immune system and keep tiredness and fatigue at bay. Vitamin B6 plays a role in protein metabolism and helps support a healthy function of the nervous system.​ Read more on Vitamin B6 here.

Biotin - The Skin and Hair Saviour

Biotin is a B vitamin and healthy skin, hair, and nails powerhouse. Biotin is also essential to the conversion of food into energy – reducing tiredness and fatigue, supporting balanced psychological function and healthy mucous membranes. Read more on Biotin here.

Folate (Vitamin B9) - The Body Support Vitamin

Folate is essential to the production of red and white blood cells, and to the conversion of carbohydrates into energy. Adequate vitamin B9 intake is extremely important during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy, infancy, and adolescence. It is also vital for psychological function and a healthy immune system.​
Read more on Folate here.

Vitamin C - The Essential Nutrient

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient and an excellent antioxidant in the body. It is vital to the production and maintenance of collagen, stimulation of adrenal function and stress management. Vitamin C has been shown to stimulate the immune system by boosting the activity of white blood cells.​ Read more on Vitamin C here.

Vitamin D3 - The Fat-Soluble Vitamin

Vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble vitamin essential to normal growth and development. Its role in the absorption of calcium is key to a healthy neuromuscular system, normal blood clotting, and heart function. Read more on Vitamin D3 here.

Vitamin E - The Antioxidant Vitamin

Vitamin E is primarily known as a powerful antioxidant with immune-boosting benefits, but it also protects against cognitive decline and memory loss by protecting cells from oxidative stress.​ Read more on Vitamin E here.

Coenzyme Q10 - A Powerful Antioxidant

A powerful, fat-soluble antioxidant and anti-inflammatory produced within the body, Coenzyme Q10 is key in sustaining health and energy, but levels of the nutrient decline with age. Studies have confirmed that, due to its fat-soluble nature, the bioavailability of Coenzyme Q10 is greatly increased by its suspension in oil.​ Read more on Coenzyme Q10 here.

Lutein - An Essential for Ocular Support

A natural carotenoid closely related to Vitamin A, Lutein is an antioxidant known to support ocular health. Research shows Lutein can play a key role in protecting the retina and lens from free radicals, supporting overall eye health and vision. Read more on Lutein here.

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Minerals

Minerals are elements that come from soil and water. They are necessary for 3 key reasons: building strong bones and teeth, controlling body fluids inside and outside cells, and turning the food you eat into energy.

Selenium - The Hormonal Balance Supporter

Selenium plays a critical role in reproduction, thyroid hormone metabolism, DNA synthesis and protection from infection. The mineral also plays a vital role in boosting antioxidant activity in the body and providing protection against free radical damage.​​ Read more on Selenium here.

Zinc - The Immune System Supporter

Zinc improves immune resilience by regulating the function of white blood cells and helping to curtail the progression of viral cold and flu symptoms. Zinc is also an important nutrient for healthy growth and development, muscle repair, DNA synthesis, fertility, reproduction and sexual function.​ Read more on Zinc here.

Magnesium - The Anti-Stress Mineral

Magnesium, in the highly bioavailable form of Magnesium Malate, is a natural tranquiliser known to relax skeletal muscles and smooth muscles of blood vessels and the gastrointestinal tract. Thanks to this function, Magnesium may also be helpful for nervousness, anxiety, low energy and muscle cramps. Read more on Magnesium Malate here.

Iodine - The Thyroid-Supporting Nutrient

Iodine’s most important role is to ensure healthy thyroid function as it helps to regulate the production of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). It also supports cognitive function, a strong nervous system and a healthy, energy-yielding metabolism. Read more on Iodine (from potassium iodide) here.

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Botanical Extracts

Botanical extracts are concentrated substances derived from plants, containing beneficial compounds that support various aspects of health.​

Ashwagandha - The Mental Performance-Supporting Herb

A popular Ayurvedic herb and adaptogen, Ashwagandha contributes to increased mental performance and focus. An ally during menopause, it helps address menopause-related depression and mood swings. When taken regularly, Ashwagandha can also help reduce anxiety, by boosting the production of GABA – an important natural tranquiliser in the brain. Read more on Ashwagandha here.

Sage - The Nutrient-Rich Herb

A common herb, Sage is known to improve brain function, support digestive health and provide metabolic support. During menopause, Sage is known to help alleviate associated menopausal symptoms. Read more on Sage here.

Turmeric (root) Extract - The Anti-Inflammatory Spice

A spice used in India for thousands of years in cooking and herbal medicine, Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial effects. It also supports the liver and detoxification pathways. Read more on Turmeric Extract here.

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Omega 3’s

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats that play a crucial role in brain function, heart health and reducing inflammation.​

Flaxseed Oil - A Rich Source of Essential Fatty Acids

Flaxseed oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce inflammation in all systems, increase the radiance and elasticity of the skin and boost the immune system. Read more on Flaxseed Oil here.