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AccessSILK BTS-Oil

Lightweight Natural Emollient for Silky, Radiant Skin & Hair

INCI Name: Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil

AccessSILK BTS-Oil is the cosmetic name for Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, also known as Green Tea Seed Oil. This luxurious, lightweight natural oil provides exceptional moisturizing and conditioning for both skin and hair. Rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, it absorbs quickly without a greasy feel, making it perfect for silky facial serums, nourishing hair oils, and elegant daily moisturizers.

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Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

  • Facial Oils & Serums
    Creates a fast-absorbing, non-greasy facial oil that delivers antioxidant support while leaving skin soft and supple.
  • Hair Shine Serums & Treatments
    Forms the perfect base for lightweight hair serums that tame frizz, add brilliant shine, and condition strands without weighing them down.
  • Lightweight Moisturizers
    Adds a silky, elegant feel to daily-use creams and lotions, improving spreadability and providing balanced moisture suitable for all skin types.
  • Cleansing Oils & Balms
    Effectively dissolves makeup and impurities in oil-cleansing systems while leaving the skin feeling clean, soft, and balanced.
  • Body Oils & Stretch Mark Creams
    Improves skin elasticity and provides deep hydration in body care products; helps improve the look of stretch marks with regular use.
  • Scalp & Hair Conditioners
    Nourishes the scalp and conditions hair cuticles in rinse-off or leave-in systems, promoting soft, glossy, healthy-looking hair.

How to Use AccessSILK BTS-Oil in Your Formulations

Understanding AccessSILK BTS-Oil

AccessSILK BTS-Oil is a high-quality, natural emollient better known as Green Tea Seed Oil, derived from the seeds of the Camellia sinensis plant. Think of it as a multi-purpose workhorse oil that delivers a beautiful, silky texture to your products. Its primary job is to moisturize, soften, and condition, but what makes it so popular among formulators is its incredibly lightweight and non-greasy feel. Unlike heavier oils that can feel oily on the skin, AccessSILK BTS-Oil absorbs quickly, leaving behind a smooth, almost powdery finish.

For the chemistry-minded, this oil is rich in oleic acid (an omega-9 fatty acid) and packed with natural antioxidants like polyphenols and Vitamin E. These components help protect the skin from environmental stressors (free radicals) and soothe irritation, making it more than just a simple moisturizer. Its composition is similar to the skin’s own natural sebum, which is why it feels so compatible and balancing, even for oily or acne-prone skin types.

Formulation Tips

AccessSILK BTS-Oil is very easy to work with. For most applications like face creams, lotions, and hair conditioners, a usage rate of 2–10% is ideal. For more intensive products like facial oils, hair shine serums, or body oils, increase the concentration to 10–20% (or higher as desired). It can be used as the primary emollient or blended with other oils to tailor texture and performance.

This oil is heat-stable, so you can add it to the oil phase and heat to around 75 °C (167 °F) during emulsification. It is equally suitable for cold-process and anhydrous systems such as cleansing balms, body butters, and solid serums. Its lightweight nature helps temper the heaviness of richer butters like shea or cocoa butter. It performs well in skin-friendly pH ranges (approximately 5–7).

Key Formulation Benefits:

  • Lightweight & Non-Greasy Feel: Delivers exceptional moisturization with a silky, fast-absorbing texture suitable for all skin types.
  • Potent Antioxidant Protection: Naturally rich in polyphenols and Vitamin E to help defend against environmental stressors.
  • Versatile for Skin & Hair: Conditions and softens skin; adds brilliant shine to hair and helps reduce frizz and flyaways.
  • Excellent Skin Compatibility: Fatty acid profile similar to skin’s natural oils for a soothing, balancing effect.
  • Improves Product Elegance: Enhances spreadability and provides a luxurious, smooth finish consumers love.
  • Easy to Formulate With: Works in heated emulsions and cold-process systems, offering broad creative flexibility.
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Benefits
Clean & Natural, Frizz Control, Hair Care Benefits, Lightweight Feel, Natural Derived, Non-Greasy, Oxidation Protection, Preservation & Stability, Texture & Sensory
INCI Name
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Usage Rate
2%-20%
Functional Type
Emollients & Moisturizers, Natural Oils & Butters
Phase Compatibility
Cool-Down Phase, Oil Phase
Application Area
Body, Face, Hair, Scalp
Product Type Suitability
Bath Products, Cleansers, Creams & Lotions, Hair Styling, Masks & Treatments, Serums & Essences, Sun Care
Certifications
Biodegradable, Cruelty-Free, Natural (ISO 16128), Naturally Derived, Vegan
Physical Form
Liquid

Frequently Asked Questions About AccessSILK BTS-Oil

AccessSILK BTS-Oil acts as a moisturizer and conditioner (an emollient). It makes products feel silky and smooth, helps hydrate skin, and adds shine and softness to hair. Its natural antioxidants also help protect against environmental stressors.
Use 2–10% in creams and lotions. For concentrated formats like facial oils or hair serums, use 10–20%. If you’re new to it, start around 3–5% to learn its texture and impact.
Yes. Because it’s lightweight and compositionally similar to skin sebum, it absorbs quickly without feeling greasy and can help balance the feel of oily skin.
Absolutely. It adds glossy shine, helps smooth frizz, and conditions without weighing hair down—great for lightweight hair oils, serums, and conditioners.
You can, but you don’t have to. It’s stable for inclusion in the heated oil phase of emulsions, and it also works perfectly in cold-process and anhydrous formulas.
AccessSILK BTS-Oil (Green Tea Seed Oil) is notable for its ultra-light, non-greasy feel and strong antioxidant profile. Jojoba is a wax ester with sebum-like behavior; Argan is typically richer with restorative sensorials. Choose AccessSILK when you want potent antioxidant benefits with the lightest texture.

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