Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure Camellia Flower Absolute Oil | Camellia Oleifera

Botanical Name: Camellia Oleifera.
Family Name: Theaceae.
Common Name: Camellia flower, tea oil.
INCI: Camellia Oleifera flower Oil.
Extraction Method: Organic Extraction.
Parts Used: Flower.
Note: Middle note.
Odor: Exceptionally floral aroma, floral woody, sweet, herbaceous.
Appearance: Yellow.
Country of Origin: Sri Lanka.
Blends: Lavender, All citrus, Geranium, Geranium Bourbon, Pine, Cedarwood, Poplar, Violet flower, Violet Leaves, Fir Needle.

Tea flower oil or Camellia oleifera has been widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for its multiple properties. Like all Camellia oils it is very rich in Catechins or Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG).
Some of its properties:
-Emollient: Camellia oil is a magnificent moisturizer.
-Antioxidant: Camellia oil, like green tea, is an excellent antioxidant. Strongly resists rancidity.
-Hair conditioner: Traditionally used as a hair treatment for its restorative and brightening power.
-Healing: Promotes and helps in the recovery of wounds and scrapes.
-Anti-Aging: Protects the skin from free radical damage thanks to its antioxidant action.
-Anti-microbial: Stops the proliferation of microbes. It is especially notable for its anti-fungal properties.
-Emulsifying agent: Emulsifies other fats. This makes it an excellent addition in the formulation of cosmetic products.
-Astringent: It has a mild astringent effect that makes it good for treating wounds and scars.
-Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation in the skin.
-Analgesic: Camellia oil is a 100% natural analgesic.
-Relaxing: Relieves stress, helps sleep, has been used to treat panic attacks. For meditation.

Not for use during pregnancy, with the elderly, infants, or if epileptic. Possible skin irritant in some individuals; dilute well.

General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.

Botanical Name: Camellia Sinensis.
Family Name: Theaceae.
Common Name: White Tea, China White Tea, Fujian White, Da Bai Cha. 
INCI: Camellia sinensis (White tea) leaves Oil.
Extraction Method: Maceration in tincture in 190 Proof Alcohol and evaporation.
Parts Used: Leaves.
Note: Middle note.
Odor: Exceptionally floral aroma, floral woody, sweet, herbaceous.
Appearance: Light Yellow.
Country of Origin: Japan.

The most concentrated form and strong aroma of White Tea. Designed for perfumery, to give an exotic floral note. Very tenacious.

White tea is very rich in catechins, which gives it its antioxidant properties, which act against cell aging, improves the quality of the skin and prevents the formation of wrinkles in advance. Catechins or Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) are present in white, green and black tea and help in the functioning of the immune system, in allergic and inflammatory processes. In Aromatherapy it has a relaxing and calming power.

Recent studies on the essential oil of green tea encapsulated in chitosan nanoparticles discovered antineoplastic activity in the treated tumor cells. More information: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34280444/

Not for use during pregnancy, with the elderly, infants, or if epileptic. Possible skin irritant in some individuals; dilute well.

General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.