In today's world, sustainability is no longer just a trend—it's a necessity. At Winkey, we are dedicated to redefining beauty through environmentally conscious innovations. Our commitment to circular beauty and sustainable skincare is embodied in WActive® Camellia Squalane—a premium, plant-based squalane extracted through eco-friendly upcycling methods.

What is WActive® Camellia Squalane?

WActive® Camellia Squalane is a 100% plant-derived squalane, sustainably obtained from the by-products of camellia seed oil. Through an eco-friendly extraction process, we transform camellia seed oil by-products into a weightless, silky, and non-greasy ingredient. Known for its hydration properties, Camellia Squalane deeply moisturizes, repairs, and strengthens the skin barrier, while also imparting a healthy shine to hair. As a natural emollient, it offers excellent spreadability and rapid absorption, making it ideal for a variety of skincare formulations.

The Sustainable Journey of Camellia Seed Oil

Step into the world of upcycling, where waste is transformed into value, and every discarded element finds a new purpose.

The journey begins with carefully hand-picked camellia seeds, processed through a meticulous cold-pressing method that preserves their rich nutrients and active substances. The extract crude camellia oil is refined into agricultural-grade oil, with the by-product, deodorizing distillate, typically discarded.

However, at Winkey, this distillate is further refined to isolate squalene, which undergoes solvent-free hydrogenation to become WActive® Camellia Squalane, a premium, sustainable skincare ingredient born from what would have otherwise been waste, embodying the principles of eco-friendly upcycling.

Image: The upcycling process of WActive® Camellia Squalane

WActive® Camellia Squalane is COSMOS certified, with a natural content of 100% according to ISO 16128.