Extracted from macadamia nuts, this emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil is composed mostly of oleic and palmitoleic fatty acids. It is suitable for dry and eczema-prone skin.
Moisturizing
Occlusive
Moisturizing (Occlusive)
Occlusives are moisturizing ingredients that seal moisture into the skin, forming a water-resistant barrier.
Occlusive
Moisturizing (Occlusive)
Occlusives are moisturizing ingredients that seal moisture into the skin, forming a water-resistant barrier.
Other functions
Emollient
Emollient
Emollients fill the micro-cracks in the skin and leave it feeling soft and pleasant to the touch. Emollients are often mistakenly perceived as moisturizing ingredients.
Emollient
Emollient
Emollients fill the micro-cracks in the skin and leave it feeling soft and pleasant to the touch. Emollients are often mistakenly perceived as moisturizing ingredients.
Origin
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Macadamia integrifolia seed oil is an oil extracted from macadamia nuts (the same ones that are used as food).
Macadamia kernels have high oil content (> 60%) and cold-pressed macadamia oil is composed mostly of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), with oleic and palmitoleic acids as the main fatty acids. The oil also contains bioactive compounds such as tocopherols, phytosterols, squalene, and polyphenols – which act as antioxidants with beneficial effects on inflamed skin.
It is clear, pale yellow, and has a pleasant, nutty aroma. It is very stable and has a long shelf life due to its low content of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).
It is used for its occlusive and emollient properties and is therefore suitable for dry and eczematous skin.
Science
1
C. X. Tan, S. S. Tan, S. T. Tan. Cold pressed macadamia oil. Cold Pressed Oils: Green Technology, Bioactive Compounds, Functionality, and Applications. 2020. ISBN 978-0-12-818188-1.
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Occlusive
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