What Is Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract?
For that reason, you’ll find the ingredient in everything from serums and cleansers to moisturizers and masks.
More evidence is needed to say for sure.
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“However, this was not shown in humans but in lab experiments,” Agbai explains.
Plesica notes that these leaf extracts are said to contain powerful antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory and even antimicrobial properties.
Not to state the obvious, but the first difference is how they’re extracted.
“Camellia oleiferaseed oil is actually pretty similar in its properties to olive oil,” Plescia explains.
“Even products used to treat rosacea can cause a rosacea flare,” Glick explains.
It’s a plant extract that potentially provides antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects on the skin.
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