Camellia Flower Extract For Skin Beauty, Know The Benefits And Ingredients

Illustration of the benefits of camellia flowers for the skin (Unsplash/Majid Rangraz)

JAKARTA – Camellia oil is made from the beautiful camellia flower and has various species. In Japan, camellia flowers are known as tsubaki. Tsubaki is produced from the flowers of a plant native to Japan which is still in the same family as the tea tree.

Camellia Japonica is a species of camellia flower that has extraordinary abilities. Reported by the Dermveda page, Monday, January 10, camellia japonica or known as tsubaki is the main ingredient used in most skin care products in Asia.

This ingredient, camellia flower, has long been used traditionally for cosmetics in East Asia. In addition to maintaining healthy skin, this flower oil is also used for hair care. Camellia flowers, consisting of various species, including camellia sinensis and camellia oleifera.

Citing Vogue, Chanel also released a skincare product with the tajun No.1 de Chanel with a series of types of treatments made from camellia flowers. According to the story of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a camellia bouquet was once given by her lover Arthur “Boy” Capel in the early days of their courtship. So immortalize it in several products at a design house in France. Such as handbags, lipstick colors, face serums, fragrances, besides that it is embroidered on dresses.

In one study, exploring whether camellia japonica is a plant that when extracted can help increase the production of collagen in skin cells known as fibroblasts and protect the skin. As we age, the skin tends to lose its ability to retain moisture, resulting in dry and rough skin. Well, camellia japonica oil is proven to be able to maintain skin moisture and increase collagen production.

Still in the same study, sensitivity tests were carried out on 30 participants and no irritation was found after being applied for 72 hours.

Camellia japonica flowers are known to contain antioxidants due to the presence of polyphenols that act as a defense against ultraviolet radiation. Camellia japonica leaf extract from green leaves was also found to have the ability to reduce levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in skin cells. Plus, camellia japonica flower extract or oil contains compounds that soothe and inhibit skin inflammation.

Skin care, needs to be done regularly. Referring to the routine that Japanese women do using camellia oil, skin care is done simply and keeps it natural. Camellia oil itself has the ability to maintain and maintain skin beauty naturally.

Interested in beauty products using camellia extract or oil? Check the composition and find the one that best suits your skin character.