Standard of Production/Certification: Organic
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Processing Type: Unrefined
Country of Origin: India
Organic unrefined macadamia nut oil is a fast-absorbing oil that is pale yellow in color and with a beautiful nutty odor. It has one of the highest concentrations of monounsaturated fatty acids (70%), most of which are oleic and palmitoleic fatty acids. It is also rich in vitamin E, phytosterols, and squalene and has more iron than cold pressed grapeseed oil. As it concerns the benefits of its chemical composition, palmitoleic acid, a predominant fatty acid in macadamia nut oil, is also a major component of the human sebum that keeps hair and skin healthy and moisturized. This means that macadamia nut oil, much like jojoba oil, is very effective at moisturizing and soothing the hair and skin, including very sensitive or easily irritated skin types. The phytosterols in macadamia nut oil also contribute to its suitability for sensitive skin as phytosterols help to reduce itching, redness, and soothe irritated skin. As far as hydration of skin and hair is concerned, the oleic acid in macadamia nut oil makes it effective at softening and moisturizing the hair and skin. Vitamin E’s water binding ability also contributes to macadamia nut oil’s effectiveness at increasing and maintaining the moisture level of the skin and hair. Research also suggests that macadamia nut oil has anti-aging benefits; precisely, topical application of macadamia nut oil has been shown to reduce pore size and wrinkles, in part because of its oleic acid and squalene contents that promote skin cell regeneration and are also antioxidant and anti-inflammatory; squalene in particular also helps to protect skin from UV-induced lipid peroxidation. Lastly, the iron content of macadamia nut oil can, over time, promote hair growth as iron helps in the production of hemoglobin which is important for hair growth.
*COSMETIC USE ONLY*
