Silkia® camellia oil is obtained by mechanical (cold) pressing of the camellia seeds, followed by modern scientific refining processes including degreasing, decoloring, deodorizing and filtering to produce a 100% safe, pure natural oil free from preservatives, smell and solvent residues. Anecdotal evidence suggests that camellia oil is a most effective multi-purpose moisturizer. Used by women in Japan to nourish skin and hair for centuries, it is a tried and true, authentic anti-aging product with a proven history of efficacy. It has been acclaimed as a Miracle Oil.

What it does:

• Moisturize - it penetrates quickly and deeply, giving your skin optimum hydration without a greasy feel. Your skin will feel remarkably refreshed, smooth and firm.

• Replenish - it revives skin clarity and improves skin resilience, giving your skin a supple and radiant glow you can see and feel. It endows your skin with a luminous silkiness that no other product can match today.

• Restore - it visibly diminishes fine lines and small wrinkles. It fills in small pitted scars after consistent use over a period of time (best results are seen for newly formed pitted scars no more than a few months old).

• Protect - it contains Vitamin A and E, a natural antioxidant, safeguarding your skin from the damaging effects of UV/environmental exposure and free radicals.

• It offers similar benefits for hair. It adds shine, softness and smoothness to your hair.

Why it works:

 It is the most penetrative oil. It is composed mainly of Oleic acid (over 81%), a mono-unsaturated fatty acid and other essential fatty acids such as Linoleic acid. Its Oleic acid composition is the highest among all natural oils. Studies of Oleic and other fatty acids have proven that they are an excellent emollient, and a remarkable natural agent for the retention and enhancement of skin moisture. A lack of lipid or fatty substances will impair the skin\'s ability to retain moisture. These substances in human skin decline as we age and this is a key factor in drier skin as we mature. Studies have demonstrated that Oleic acid has unparalleled penetration power, capable of permeating deeply into the lower layers of the stratum corneum to greatly enhance the beneficial effects of collagen and elastin, i.e. rejuvenating cell growth to give skin support and flexibility. Oleic acid is known as an excellent transdermal carrier of cell rebuilding nutrients and bioactive compounds (collagen and elastin) into the skin to repair the damage caused by dryness, sun exposure and other factors. The result is restoration of skin elasticity, significant improvement in skin texture as well as remarkable reduction of fine lines and pitted scars.

 It is compatible with your skin. The human skin is a natural filtering system that best accepts skincare products with natural ingredients - ingredients similar to those formed by the body itself. Your skin will not reject these substances, therefore boosting its ability to utilize them and hence replenish itself. Oleic acid is the main fatty acid in human skin lipids (ingredients found in skin including fatty acids and fats). It is the main fatty acid produced by the human sebaceous or oil glands.

This means that the composition of camellia oil is very similar to that of the fatty acids of human skin. As a result, camellia oil can be easily and effectively absorbed into the skin to work in synergy with the skin's own natural system to nourish cell membranes, replenish skin lipids, accelerate skin rejuvenation and stimulate hair growth. The natural ingredients in camellia oil are able to restore and revitalize skin and hair from the inside out.