Botanica Gaia Bio Green Tea Seed Carrier Oil | Camellia Sinensis | For Skincare and Haircare

Organic Green Tea Seed Oil | Camellia Sinensis | 

Botanical Name: Camellia Sinensis.
Family Name: Theaceae.
Common Name: Green Tea.
INCI: Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil.
Extraction Method: Cold-Pressed.
Parts Used: Seeds.
Odor: Mild, almost neutral, slightly herbal.
Appearance: Pale yellow.
Country of Origin: Sri Lanka.
Texture: Light, silky, quickly absorbed.

Comodogenic index: 1

Green Tea Seed Carrier Oil (also known as Camellia sinensis seed oil) is a carrier oil extracted by cold-pressing the seeds of the tea bush, the same plant that produces the leaves for green tea. It is an oil traditionally valued in Asia, especially Japan, China, and Korea, both in cosmetics and in ancient medicine.

Main Chemical Composition:

-Palmitic Acid: 6.00-15.00%
-Stearic Acid: 0.80-2%
-Oleic Acid: 72-87%
-Linoleic Acid: 5.30-14.30%

Properties: 

1) Powerful antioxidant: Protects against free radical damage and premature aging.

2) Anti-inflammatory: Soothes irritated or sensitive skin.

3) Cell regenerator: Promotes tissue repair, ideal for dry, mature, or damaged skin.

4) Non-comedogenic (index = 1): Suitable for oily and acne-prone skin.

5) Mild natural sunscreen: Due to its polyphenol and catechin content, it helps defend the skin against UV damage (although it is not a substitute for sunscreen).

Common Uses:

-Light facial and body moisturizer.
-Carrier oil for aromatherapy.
-Hair treatments to strengthen and soften hair.
-Nail and cuticle care.
-Formulation of anti-aging creams, serums, and luxury soaps.

Comodogenic index:

-Comedogenic level 0: it is non-comedogenic and does not cause pore clogging.
-Comedogenic level 1: there is a small (very low) possibility that the ingredient is comedogenic and may clog pores.
-Comedogenic level 2: in most cases, it will not clog pores. The possibility that it may clog pores is moderate to low.
-Comedogenic level 3: they have a medium chance of clogging pores, depending especially on the skin type.
-Comedogenic level 4: the chance of clogging pores, regardless of the skin type, is quite high.
-Comedogenic level 5: they tend, in almost all cases, to clog skin pores. In fact, very few people tolerate the oils found here.