Dongbaek (Tsubaki) Oil by BioSpectrum: Skin soothing & Anti wrinkle

Published: 29-Jun-2012

Dongbaek Oil has been known as natural oil in both Korea and Japan and gained from seeds of ‘Camellia Japonica’. Traditionally, it was consumed as foods and cosmetic care for damaged hair to provide shine and protection in Japan whereas Korean has used Dongbaek Oil for hair as well as foods and medicinal uses of asthma, skin rash and inflammation.

Strengthen and protect skin barrier, reduce fine wrinkle

Dongbaek Oil has been known as natural oil in both Korea and Japan and gained from seeds of ‘Camellia Japonica’. Traditionally, it was consumed as foods and cosmetic care for damaged hair to provide shine and protection in Japan whereas Korean has used Dongbaek Oil for hair as well as foods and medicinal uses of asthma, skin rash and inflammation.

It is required to have replacement to natural oil-soluble ingredients for soothing these days. Korean Dongbaek Oil which has been traditionally used for treating asthma for a long time, it was investigated that Dongbaek Oil was tested against different types of anti-inflammation and bioaction of skin based on the traditional use of Dongbaek Oil.

As a result, BioSpectrum Inc., exploited that Dongbaek Oil produced by Korean traditional extraction provides effect of moisturization and anti-inflammation as well as anti-aging. Especially, the effect of anti-inflammation revealed the equivalent or greater effect compared with bisabolol under the equal concentration.

PRODUCT NAMEDongbaek (Tsubaki) Oil
INCI NAMECamellia Japonica Seed Oil
DOSAGECan be used in 0.1~5 % in various type of formula:
For skin soothing, use ~0.5%
For anti-wrinkle, use 1~5%
FORMULATION GUIDELINEAdd in oil phase or after emulsification step.
STORAGE & SHELF LIFEDongbaek oil should be stored in the original container
protected from light in a clean place at a room temperature.
If stored under the recommended conditions, Dongbaek oil
remains stable for at least 2 years.
SPECIFICATIONSAppearance - Slightly yellow liquid
Odor - Characteristic
Solubility - Oil-soluble
Specific Gravity - 0.90 ~ 0.95 at 25°C
Acid Value - Max 5.0
Iodine Value - 78 ~ 83
Saponification Value - 189 ~ 194
Unsaponication Matter - Max 1.0%

   As summary, Dongbaek (Tsubaki) Oil is:

  • A multifunctional & cost-effective active for skin soothing activity and anti-wrinkle effect confirmed by in vitro and clinical study.
  • Safe cosmetic ingredient – no cytotoxicity & no skin irritation.
  • Stable oil-soluble active – stable against heat and light.
  • Developed by scientific basis – 2 international journals. Optimal for mature skin, sensitive skin and dry skin.



Dongbaek (Tsubaki) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient for sensitive and matured skin, can be used in various type of cosmetic application. For more information, please contact info@biospectrum.com.

Please visit us at In-Cosmetics Paris on stand D101.



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