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Camellia Oleifera

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Plant extracts

Camellia Oleifera at a glance

  • Variety of green tea plant that originated in China
  • Has soothing properties
  • A rich source of antioxidants, including EGCG
  • Related to the Camellia sinensis green tea plant

Camellia Oleifera description

_Camellia oleifera_ is a variety of green tea plant that originated in China but is now grown all over the world. Like its sister plant _Camellia sinensis_ (the best-known type of green tea), it is a rich source of antioxidants and a welcome addition to any skin care product. Research shows nearly every part of the plant has benefits for health, especially the oil. Various studies have found _Camellia oleifera_ has multiple positive aspects, including soothing properties. As an antioxidant, it has free-radical scavenging capabilities, which has a many-tiered impact on the visible signs of ageing. One of the key components behind these benefits is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a potent polyphenol that is also present in the _Camellia sinensis_ variety of green tea.

Related ingredients: Camellia Sinensis

Products with Camellia Oleifera

Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Routine Step 1 Routine Step 2 Routine Step 3 Routine Step 4 Routine Step 5
Step 3 Exfoliant: A gentle leave-on AHA or BHA exfoliant removes built-up layers of dead skin cells that clog pores and cause dullness
Step 3 Exfoliants Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
All skin types
£35.00
RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturiser
Routine Step 1 Routine Step 2 Routine Step 3 Routine Step 4 Routine Step 5
Step 5 Moisturiser PM: A nighttime moisturiser provides your skin with the right ingredients, stimulating smoother, younger-looking and firmer skin
-15%
Moisturisers RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturiser
All Skin Types
£39.00 £33.15
15% off
2% BHA Body Spot Exfoliant
-15%
Bodycare 2% BHA Body Spot Exfoliant
All skin types
£34.00 £28.90
15% off
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Camellia Oleifera references

  • Molecules, April 2021, page 2,178
  • Future Medicinal Chemistry, November 2017, Volume 9, Number 17, pages 2,069 – 2,079
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, June 2007, pages 888-95
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, February 2005, pages 779-84

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

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