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Camellia seed oil is basking in the glory of ancient Japanese culture as a beauty secret of the ageless Geishas. Unsurprisingly, camellia oil is revered globally for its richness in essential minerals, vitamins, omega-9 fats, and oleic acid. It is a natural source of antioxidants and vitamin A and B, thereby boosting the anti-aging abilities to help nourish skin cells, enhance skin elasticity, and prevent wrinkles formation.
In a layman’s language, camellia seed oil is obtained through cold pressing of the seeds of the camellia oleifera plant. The cold-pressed oil tends to be aromatic, sweet, and laden with a host of health upsides. The plant is found naturally across Eastern Asia.
Leading manufacturers are expected to boost their investment strategies to tap into global markets. Business Research Insights projects the market for camellia oil to witness an impressive CAGR of 26.3% during the forecast period 2022-2026.
Some of the major players to watch out for over the next half a decade are elucidated below:
1. JiangXi YouNiBao Agricultural Science and Technology Co., LTD
Located in Ganzhou city, China, JiangXi YouNiBao was established in June 2008 and covers an area of 55 acres. The company specializes in camellia oil, tea saponin, and other related products. It has joined hands with scientific research institutions to develop and streamline the health and beauty supply chain. The China-based company is contemplating on building an oil-tea industrial park containing a camellia processing base.
2. Hunan Jinhao Camellia Oil Corp., Ltd
Headquartered in China, Hunan Jinhao Camellia Oil Co. Ltd. produces camellia seed oil and tea seed peanut blend oil, among others. The company has become an advanced private enterprise specializing in developing, researching, producing, and selling high-quality camellia seed oil. It asserts that Jinhao camellia seed oil has become one of the most popular portfolios in edible oil production across China. Hunan Jinhao group will continue investing in modern techniques used in the production and development of the oil.
3. Hunan Guitaitai Camellia Oil Technology Co., Ltd.
Established in September 2008, Hunan Guitaitai established itself as a leading Chinese camellia oil enterprise. The company has around 260,000 acres of Camellia oleifera base, over 20 patented technologies, 20,000 square meters of high-standard production workshops, and four full-automatic filling lines. The China-based company has a robotic intelligent storage system and some core equipment to streamline the supply chain.
4. Hunan Shanrun Camellia Oil Technology & Development Co., LTD
Headquartered in Hunan, Hunan Shanrun was founded in 2006. The company apparently has six companies in its corporate family. The China-based company deals in camellia oil and has spurred investments in research activities.
Benefits of Camellia Oil
Major companies have upped investments in camellia seed oil to encourage customers to incorporate the ingredient in their beauty regime. Some of the upsides of camellia oil are also highlighted below:
- Preserves a Youthful Complexion
Loaded with skin-perfecting nutrients, camellia seed oil helps combat aging signs and preserve a youthful glow. The ingredient is also an essential source of squalene and plant collagen. Millennials and the Gen Z population could exhibit profound traction for the product for the benefits of a vibrant complexion with effective exfoliation.
- Nourishes Skin
The tremendous moisturizing properties of camellia oil have made the oil highly sought-after globally. The oil, when applied externally, can form a barrier that locks moisture in, thereby keeping the skin hydrated and smooth and providing the skin with vibrancy, radiance, and vitality.
- Bolsters Hair Growth
The essential acids and nutrients that nourish the skin also foster the hair follicles, leaving them heavenly smooth and shiny. Accordingly, the product has become immensely popular as a pre-shampoo leave-in conditioner. When applied to hair, it can preserve the hair's protein structure and shield against ultraviolet. There are benefits galore, including restoring hair’s natural sheen and preventing dandruff.
Well-established and new players could leverage the upsides of the oil to help provide users with the right amount of moisture. Notably, with the sustainability trend gaining ground, plastic usage in product packaging could witness a plunge. From nourishing the skin to making hair shiny, the camellia oil could be a lucrative market over the next few years.