Camellia

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Overview

Camellia is an Herb and it's seed oil is a constituent of topical skin care products..

Botanical Name

Camellia japonica

Camellia is from the Theaceae (Tea) family.

Part Used

Seed Oil

Leaf

Health Benefits of Camellia

Skin

Camellia oil or leaf extract used topically may help to diminish Wrinkles. ^[1]

Camellia may Enhance the Function of these Substances

Proteins

Camellia oil used topically may stimulate the production of Collagen - Type I by Fibroblasts. ^[2]

Camellia may Inhibit these Potentially Toxic Substances

Enzymes

Camellia oil or leaf extract used topically may inhibit the activity of Collagenase. ^[3]

References

^{1. Camellia and Wrinkles Research}

^{2. Camellia and Collagen Type I Research}

^{3. Camellia and Collagenase Research}

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