Camellia Seed Oil

INCI: CAMELLIA OLEIFERA SEED OIL

CAS Number
225233-97-6 (as Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil)
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate – CIR concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

High oleic acid content may be comedogenic for acne-prone skin; cosmetic concern rather than safety issue.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camellia Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

High oleic acid content may be comedogenic for acne-prone skin; cosmetic concern rather than safety issue. The EU classifies Camellia Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Camellia Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

Camellia Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Camellia Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Camellia Seed Oil functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 225233-97-6 (as Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil).

What is the Margin of Safety for Camellia Seed Oil?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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