Camelina (Camelina sativa L.)


Updated 30 January 2024

Botanical characteristics

  • Botanical family: Brassicaceae
  • Country of origin: Spain, France, Germany
  • Distilled part: seeds
  • Production process: first cold pressing
  • Latin name: Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz

Comedogenicity index: 0 (= not comedogenic)

Properties

  • Cardiovascular protector, nervous system protector
  • Cicatrizant, skin regenerator
  • Natural antioxidant
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Soothing, nourishing

Precautions

HOW TO USE

Cutaneous

Oral

AUTHORISED USERS

 Adults and adolescents

 Children under 6 years

 Pregnant and breastfeeding women

 Infants under 3 years old

STORAGE

Store preferably in a cool place, away from light and heat.

Safety precautions

Camelina oil is very susceptible to oxidation. It is best to use it quickly after opening, within 6 months at most.

It is often advisable to dilute camelina oil by 15-20% in other vegetable oils for any skin application.

Sensitive to high temperatures, Camelina oil should be used as a cold condiment to preserve its benefits.

As a precaution, it is preferable to limit the use of camelina oil in people on anticoagulant treatment.

Nutritional benefits

Its richness in omega 3 gives it the most nutritional benefits.

It rebalances the omega-3/omega-6 ratio in our diet.

Omega-3s help prevent cardiovascular risks, obesity, inflammation and cognitive disorders.

They also help maintain normal cholesterol levels.

Conversely, an excessive intake of omega-3s can increase the risk of stroke by thinning the blood.

It is therefore essential to redress the balance by consuming, for example, camelina oil in moderation!

Indications

Traditional indications

Internal use:

Cosmetic uses