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Macadamia Nut Oil

Macadamia Nut Oil

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    Inci: Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

    A richly hydrating oil excellent for restoring dry and dehydrated skin to supple and healthy looking skin. Very protective and leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth.

    PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

    A pale yellow oil with a very slight fatty odour that has been obtained by expeller pressing the ripe seeds of the Macadamia tree. The oil has then been refined and deodorised.
    • Use 1% to 100%.
    • Oil soluble so cannot be used in water only products. It can be used in small amounts in water based gels that will hold it in suspension.
    • Heat stable so can be used in Stage 1 (fat stage) when making creams and lotions.
    Blend Macadamia Nut Oil with Kiwi Seed Oil for mature and very dry skin types. Use in rich night creams or serums.
     
    If you like a very rich oil blend for your skin, combine with Avocado Oil or Avocado Butter along with 3% Vitamin E.
     
    Cautions/Contraindications
    None, unless you have a nut allergy.
    Typical Fatty Acid Profile
    C16:0 Palmitic Acid 8% to 12%
    C16:1 Palmitoleic Acid (Omega 7) 9% to 24%
    C18:0 Stearic Acid 2% to 4%
    C18:1 Oleic Acid (Omega 9) 53% to 67%
    C18:2 Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) 2% to 7%
    C18:3 Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) max 0.5%
     
    Saponification Value mgKOH / g 185-200
     
    According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng), the functions of Macadamia Nut Oil are:
    Emollient
    To view more information, visit the CosIng Database here.

    HOW TO USE IT

    Skin Care
    • Macadamia Nut Oil has good levels of Omega 7, which is not very common in vegetable oils, it will hydrate the skin very well, locking moisture in keeping it supple and flexible.
    • One of the first choice oils to use with mature and very dehydrated skin types. It is even better when blended with Omega 3 oils to enhance the absorbtion.
    • Helsp to tone aged or very dry skin.
    • The oil feels extremely rich and sinks into the skin slowly making it ideal for massage oil blends and massage creams. It leaves the skin feeling very soft and smooth.
    • Emollient and protective to the skin. It works very well with Jojoba Oil.
     
    Hair Care
    • It helps to keep the hair soft and thicker without feeling sticky.
    • Regular use of the oil in hair products helps the hair to hold its sheen for longer with a more glossy appearance.
    • It makes dry, curly hair much more flexible and easier to manage.

    RECIPES & BLENDS

    Blend with Kiwi Seed Oil to for mature and very dry skin types. Use in rich night creams or serums. If you like a very rich oil blend for your skin, combine with Avocado Oil or Avocado Butter along with 3% Vitamin E.

    Click on the links below to be directed to great recipes featuring Macadamia Nut Oil.

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS

    Here is a link to all non batch specific documents for this product Link to Technical Documents

    If you have any questions about the documents or need the Certificate of Analysis (COA) for a product which you have recived, then please request that here.

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