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Is Camellia / Tsubaki Oil comedogenic?

Camellia / Tsubaki Oil is a plant or carrier oil used to moisturise and condition skin. Its comedogenicity rating is 1/5 — a very low pore-clogging risk.

1/5
A very low pore-clogging risk
Comedogenicity scale: 0 = won't clog pores, 5 = very likely to clog pores.

Camellia / Tsubaki Oil has a very low likelihood of clogging pores and is generally considered safe for acne-prone skin.

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What is Camellia / Tsubaki Oil?

Camellia / Tsubaki Oil is a plant or carrier oil used to moisturise and condition skin. On a product label it may also appear under names such as: camellia japonica seed oil, camellia oil, tsubaki oil.

Fungal-acne (Malassezia) safe? No — this is a common Malassezia (fungal acne) trigger, so avoid it if you have fungal acne. Check a whole product for fungal-acne triggers →

Similar acne-safe ingredients

Camellia / Tsubaki Oil is already a low-risk choice. Other acne-safe options you may see alongside it include:

How to read this rating

A comedogenicity rating is general guidance, not a lab result for a specific formula. An ingredient near the end of an ingredient list is present in a small amount, so its rating matters less than one near the top. Read our full sources & methodology.

Note: Informational only, not medical advice. Real-world effects depend on concentration, the full formula and your individual skin.