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Camellia Japonica

Camellia Japonica

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Highlights of Camellia Japonica Flower Extract

  • Potent antioxidant
  • Fights against environmental stressors like pollution and UV radiation
  • Anti-ageing and stimulates collagen production
  • Hydrating
  • Anti-inflammatory

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What is Camellia Japonica Flower Extract?

Native to Japan, Korea, and China, the camellia japonica flower (known as Tsubaki in Japan) is more than just a pretty bloom. It boasts a rich history in traditional medicine, treating bleeding and inflammation. Science has caught up in recent decades, revealing its impressive skincare benefits. This extract, packed with polyphenols and flavonoids, offers a powerful one-two punch: antioxidant and anti-pollution protection. Camellia japonica keeps your skin shielded, while simultaneously plumping and hydrating for a radiant complexion. No wonder it’s a star ingredient in many cosmetic products today.

What can Camellia Japonica Flower Extract do for your skin?

Antioxidant – packed with gallic acid, a polyphenol superstar, camellia japonica outshines even vitamin C in its ability to neutralise free radicals – the culprits behind premature ageing.1 It also supercharges your skin’s natural defence system by boosting antioxidant enzymes like superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase.2 The multi-layered defence against free radical damage translates to healthier, younger-looking skin.

Fights off Free radicals – skin ageing comes in two forms: intrinsic, the natural decline due to genetics, and extrinsic, caused by environmental aggressors like UV rays, pollution, and cigarette smoke. These aggressors generate free radicals, molecules that damage skin cells and accelerate ageing. Camellia japonica offers a powerful defence. Studies have shown it effectively combats both UV-induced and pollution-induced photoageing.31 By neutralising these free radicals, camellia japonica helps your skin maintain its youthful appearance.

Collagen – unlike many antioxidants, gallic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate deeper into the skin’s dermis, reaching where collagen production takes place. Research suggests that gallic acid may stimulate collagen synthesis, leading to a plumper, firmer appearance and a more youthful complexion.1

Hydrating – camellia japonica’s saponins act as a barrier, preventing moisture loss through transepidermal water loss (TEWL).

Anti-inflammatory – with a long history of treating inflammation, its anti-inflammatory properties effectively soothe redness and irritation.

How do you use Camellia Japonica Flower Extract?

 

Since the discovery in skincare for its powerful antioxidant properties, camellia japonica flower extract is now a star ingredient in toners, cleansers, serums, creams, and masks. This gentle yet effective extract is perfect for all skin types, aligning with the K-beauty philosophy of prevention over correction. Its pro-collagen benefits and antioxidant power combat visible signs of ageing, while also playing nicely with other actives like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, vitamin C, and green tea.

Sandawha, named after the Korean word for camellia flowers, is a leader in clean Korean beauty, harnessing the potent benefits of the camellia japonica plant. Their nourishing Intensive Eye Contour Cream expertly targets puffiness and brightens, while the Revitalizing Liposome Lotion delivers deep hydration and a smoother complexion. End your week with a luxurious self-care ritual using their Camellia Mask Set, formulated for intense smoothing, firming, and brightening results.

 

 

Can you use Camellia Japonica Flower Extract when you’re pregnant?

 

While topical formulations containing camellia japonica flower extract is generally considered safe, exercising caution during pregnancy is always wise. As with any new skincare product, a patch test is recommended to check for allergies. It is also best to avoid high concentrations. For any concerns about using camellia japonica flower extract while pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a healthcare professional. They can offer personalised advice based on your specific needs.

SOURCES

1 Kim, M., Son, D., Shin, S., Park, D., Byun, S., & Jung, E. (2019). Protective effects of Camellia japonica flower extract against urban air pollutants. BMC complementary and alternative medicine, 19(1), 30. Link

2 Piao, Mei Jing, Eun Sook Yoo, Young Sang Koh, Hee Kyoung Kang, Junoh Kim, Yong Jin Kim, Hak Hee Kang, and Jin Won Hyun. 2011. “Antioxidant Effects of the Ethanol Extract from Flower of Camellia japonica via Scavenging of Reactive Oxygen Species and Induction of Antioxidant Enzymes” International Journal of Molecular Sciences 12, no. 4: 2618-2630. Link

3 Karadeniz, F., Oh, J. H., Kim, H. R., Ko, J., & Kong, C. S. (2021). Camellioside A, isolated from Camellia japonica flowers, attenuates UVA-induced production of MMP-1 in HaCaT keratinocytes via suppression of MAPK activation. Experimental and therapeutic medicine, 21(1), 16. Link

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