At a glance
| Japanese name | 椿油 |
|---|---|
| Romaji | Tsubaki abura |
| INCI name | Camellia Japonica Seed Oil |
| Category | Cosmetic raw materials |
| Regions of origin | Goto Islands (Nagasaki), Izu Oshima (Tokyo), Kyushu (Kumamoto / Oita) |
| Harvest season | October – December |
| Typical MOQ | 5–20 kg |
| Typical lead time | 4–8 weeks |
| Japan regulatory status | Listed in JSCI labeling name dictionary; permitted cosmetic ingredient |
| Suppliers listed | 5 suppliers |
About this ingredient
Camellia oil is a cold-pressed or solvent-refined plant oil extracted from the seeds of Camellia japonica, a species native to Japan, Korea, and southern China. Used in Japan for over a thousand years for hair and skin care. Traditional production centers include the Goto Islands in Nagasaki and Izu Oshima off Tokyo. Rich in oleic acid with a light, non-greasy feel.
Regulatory status
| Japan | Listed in JSCI labeling name dictionary; permitted cosmetic ingredient |
|---|---|
| EU | CosIng listed |
| United States | INCI recognized; MoCRA cosmetic facility registration applies for imports |
| China | IECIC listed (verify current edition) |
Japanese suppliers
NOF Corporation
日油株式会社
TokyoEnglish supportExport experienceGoto Islands sourced
Oshima Tsubaki Co., Ltd.
大島椿株式会社
Minato / Hachioji, TokyoEst. 1927English supportExport experienceCold-pressed yabu-tsubaki oil, Izu Oshima origin
Goto no Tsubaki Inc.
ゴトノツバキ株式会社
Goto Islands, NagasakiEst. 2018Export experienceGoto Islands Camellia japonica
Nikko Chemicals Co., Ltd.
日光ケミカルズ株式会社
Chuo, TokyoEnglish supportExport experienceCamellia seed oil offered within Nikko's 3000+ cosmetic raw material catalog.
Iwase Cosfa Co., Ltd.
岩瀬コスファ株式会社
TokyoEst. 1931English supportExport experienceCamellia oil distributed via Iwase Cosfa's cosmetic ingredient trading catalog.
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Last updated: 2026-04-24