Oshima Tsubaki Camellia Hair Care Oil - English Packaging, 2.03 fl oz (60mL), 100% Camellia Seed Oil, For Hair, Body, Face and Nails

This is the real deal - correct Camelia type from Japan and a staple for most Japanese households. Yhe price here is excellent and saves me time, gas, etc. This brand is the only one we use and this precious dry oil doubles as a moisturizer, primer, flyaway controller, cuticle oil, nail conditioner, many more uses. Just 4 drops massaged on face, followed by a spritz of mineral water mixed with a bit of aloe vera juice and a quick dry-off touch with rice paper is a perfect makeup primer. I use more ubder each eye at night and bit more for eyelashes and brows with camphor oil for thickness and growth..I first learned anout it decades ago from my Japanese friend who dragged many bottles back from her visits home between college terms. A bottle is generously sized and lasts almost a year with frequent use if just for face alone. Please note that most brands (even $$$$) sell the wrong genome of camelia grown in China, taking advantage of buyers' ignorance. This brand is gold standard, so don't fall prey to higher prices as a sign of quality. I am often mistaken for someone a decade or more younger. Although gentics and lifestyle contribute, this inexpensive workhorse for over two decades deserves credit. I've walked off long flights looking as fresh as a daisy (extra oil to fight dry air, doubled to 10 drops before heading outside in blustery winter cold, always carry a .5oz reusable drop dispenser in my purse and even use as a base for facial exfoliation or a base for face shaving with the longer Japanese blades (best on-going exfoliation around). Thankfully, Amazon's prices are just a couple of dollars off from my local Japanese store so no need to wait. I vary Amazon vendors, but most ship from Japan. It is my favorite stocking stuffer and beauty secret (except for telling anyone willing to listen, lol). A drop of rose oil or another fave essential oil kicks it up a notch - I've recommended it as a carrier oil for skin conditions or own-mixed fragrance masterpieces (I love my bergamot/vetiver/patchouli 'winter mix'. So, buy it, you will not be disappointed!

I like it. Makes my hair smooth and shiny.

I recently started using Oshima Tsubaki Japanese Camellia Oil, and it’s been a game changer for my skincare and hair care routine! The oil is lightweight and absorbs quickly, leaving my skin feeling soft and moisturized without any greasy residue. I’ve also been using it on my hair, and it adds a beautiful shine while reducing frizz. It’s perfect for both dry ends and my scalp, keeping everything nourished and healthy. The only downside is that the packaging doesn’t come with a dropper, which makes it a little tricky to control how much I use. Overall, I’m really impressed with how versatile this oil is, and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a natural, multi-purpose product!

I love this hair oil. It is light and leaves my hair glossing and light. It dies not leave a residue.

Great to manage thick and/or frayed hair. Just a little bit goes a long way.

Great product speaks for itself !!!

This oil did not moisturize my face or scalp as I had hoped. No scent but no benefit to skin that I saw. My face was dry in an hour and my scalp itched quickly after use too. Disappointed.

Update May 2024: Over 1.5 years and this is still my HG hair oil! Also, with using ~2 drops 2-3x per week, I still have about half a bottle left! Once I clear out more of my skincare backlog I’ll probably use as a cleanser too, or I should use on my cuticles as I’ve started doing that a few months ago once a day and found is to be very helpful…For travel I washed out a tiny serum sample dropper bottle I have and decant a little bit into there.Original review:I could not be happier with this oil! Okay, I guess the packaging could be more travel friendly. But, the oil is fantastic!It is not too heavy for my fine, straight hair. I believe my hair is low porosity as oils just weigh my hair down and make it super greasy. A lot of the silicone-containing “oils” just sat on top and made my hair either “soft” or shinny but did nothing for my dry ends. Plus, the majority of those are scented and give me a headache. Same for the squalane hair treatment I tried.This makes my ends look *amazing* i.e. healthy! The tiniest amount goes a long way (it is still possible to overdo it) but it has been a game changer. I apply to damp (but not wet) hair. I can even smooth my palms over my lengths after treating my ends and not weigh my hair down. I could probably apply on dry hair too but, frankly, by the time I feel like hair hair can do with it, my hair can do with a washing, too! We’ll see about during winter when it is (even) drier — I do live in a low-humidity state!Also big— it is unscented! Nothing to give me a headache yaaaay!I also enjoyed the many suggested uses in the insert.This will last me a long time and I 100% plan on repurchasing! I hope this helps others with a similar hair type. If you’ve been looking with frustration for the perfect hair oil, please try this HG oil!