CAMELLIA

Camellia sinensis oil is derived from the seeds of green tea, a beautiful kind of evergreen shrub that has won the world over with its many medicinal benefits. It is obtained by mechanically cold pressing the camellia seeds, followed by a refining process to produce a 100% organic, pure natural oil, free from preservatives, odour and solvent residues.

Camellia oil is one of the most penetrative oils. It is composed primarily of oleic acid (82%), an omega-9 fatty acid also the main component of olive oil and the main fatty acid in human skin. Because camellia oil is very similar to that of the fatty acids of human skin, it is effectively absorbed into the skin to work with the skin’s own natural system to nourish cell membranes, replenish skin lipids, and accelerate skin rejuvenation and stimulate hair growth. Studies of oleic acids have proven that they are remarkable in retaining and enhancing skin moisture.

The natural antioxidants of camellia oil protect the skin from free radical damage; something we all know is what is behind the skin’s aging process. As naturopathic doctors, we educate our patients about the free radical damage that is caused by nicotine, caffeine, sugar, and of course UV exposure and how these substances prematurely age our skin.

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