Cold-pressed Macadamia vegetable oil

INCI

Macadamia ternifolia seed oil.

Characteristic

Macadamia oil protects, softens and regenerates the skin, helps keep it flexible and smooth, adds softness and shine to hair. Macadamia oil is well absorbed. Macadamia oil (or Macadamia nut oil) is the non-volatile oil expressed from the nut meat of the macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia) tree, a native Australian nut. Macadamia oil is in cosmetic formulations as an emollient or fragrance fixative.

Physical properties

A colourless to weak yellow oily liquid with a characteristic aroma. Relative density at +20° C: approx. 0,913 g per cm³.

Basic constituent parts

Unsaturated fatty acids – the main ingredients are oleic acid (C 18:1) at approximately 58%, palmitoleic acid (C 16:1) at approximately 22%, palmitic acid (C 16:0) at approximately 8%, and linoleic acid (C 18:2) at approximately 4%. Also contains vitamins E, A, and B.

Properties & use

Added to cosmetic and massage preparations. Protects and regenerates the skin. Also suitable as a base for hair packs. Makes hair soft and shiny.

Contraindications

There is the possibility of individual intolerance to this vegetable oil.

All of the above information about the vegetable oil is for informational purposes only. The present oil is not use for treatment. Before using the vegetable oil, consider your individual needs and condition, and the recommendations of your family doctor.