A clear, volatile oil obtained by steam distillation, followed by fractionation, of the bark of the Cinnamomum Camphora tree.
The tree needs to be at least 50 years old before it is harvested.
There are 3 fractions of camphor produced but only the white camphor oil should be used as the yellow and brown are toxic in cosmetic usage.
According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng), the functions of Camphor Essential Oil are: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic.