This Ingredient’s So Good, It’s Technically a Secret

There’s a flower in our formula we can’t name outright , but let’s just say: it blooms red in the cold, grows in volcanic soil, and gets extracted three different ways. We list it as Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, but it’s not your average seed oil.

This one reduces transepidermal water loss, supports collagen synthesis, and calms skin when everything else has irritated it. It’s skincare’s version of showing up soft and steady—even in bad weather.

A proprietary version of Camellia Japonica Oil, and its multi-step extraction process developed in Korea is what makes it stand out. While Camellia Japonica is a fairly well-known ingredient in Korean and Japanese skincare, this specific version is not widely used or commonly seen.

Skin aging doesn’t start with lines—it starts with stress. This flower knows how to calm it down.

Some flowers bloom in spring. This one blooms in snow.

Camellia Japonica—known as the Dongbaek in Korea—isn’t delicate. It doesn’t wait for the sun to come out. It blossoms through wind, cold, and quiet. That alone makes it a metaphor for resilient skin. But here’s what makes it more than a symbol: it’s scientifically proven to protect, hydrate, and soothe aging skin.

So, what is Camellia Japonica Flower Extract™?

Camellia Japonica Flower Extract is a key ingredient in Unplain Oil. We source it from Jeju Island, where volcanic soil and marine air create a potent flower with naturally high levels of antioxidants, fatty acids, and skin-calming compounds.

But we don’t stop at pressing the oil. The Dongbaek Oil in our formula is made using a patented 3-step process.

◘ Cold-pressed extraction to preserve natural nutrients
◘ Petal infusion for added antioxidant density
◘ Final active extraction from post-press plant residue—nothing wasted, all goodness retained

This isn’t generic camellia seed oil. This is flower, seed, and leaf—all bioavailable, all functional.

What makes it different?

Most brands that use “Camellia Japonica” in their ingredient list are referring to basic seed oil, often cold-pressed. What Unplain uses is:

🌺 Whole-flower extraction (not just seed)
🌿 Multi-phase process: includes petals, infusion, and post-press residues
🇰🇷 Jeju Island–sourced, volcanic mineral-rich origin
✅ Patent-protected by BioSpectrum Korea

This means it offers higher antioxidant density, more diverse skin benefits, and a cleaner, more nutrient-retentive profile than mass-market camellia oil.

What it does for your skin

◘ Moisture retention (TEWL reduction):
With age, the skin’s ability to retain water drops—and the moisture barrier gets thinner. Jeju Dongbaek Oil helps seal in hydration and reduce transepidermal water loss, keeping skin visibly plump and soft.

◘ Calms visible irritation:
As we age, our skin doesn’t just get dry—it gets reactive. Dongbaek extract has a naturally calming effect on stressed skin, helping to minimize redness, burning, and post-treatment inflammation.

◘ Neutralizes oxidative stress:
Pollution, UV exposure, and even stress create free radicals that break down collagen and accelerate visible aging. Dongbaek extract contains flavonoids and polyphenols that help disarm these stressors before they sink in.

◘ Collagen-supporting potential:
Clinical research indicates that Dongbaek Flower Oil boosts collagen synthesis—meaning it helps skin maintain elasticity, reduce visible fine lines, and recover more quickly from stress.

Why it works well with the rest of Unplain

Our formula is designed to layer like skin does. Dongbaek Oil blends seamlessly with fermented Moringa and Avocado oils, Snow Mushroom extract, and patented soothing ingredients like SymCalmin® and SkinSave®. Together, they form a system that’s hydrating, calming, and deeply restorative—without overwhelming your skin.