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Macadamia Nut Oil | Macadamia Integrifolia - Cold Pressed - Unrefined
Macadamia Nut Oil | Macadamia Integrifolia - Cold Pressed - Unrefined
A silky, elegant botanical oil prized for softening skin and adding richness to premium hair and body care
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Macadamia Nut Oil is a beautifully smooth botanical oil valued for its silky texture, elegant glide, and rich yet refined skin feel. Pressed from the nuts of Macadamia integrifolia, this luxurious oil is especially appreciated in premium personal care for the way it brings softness, comfort, and a polished finish to both skin and hair. Its texture feels nourishing without becoming overly heavy, making it a versatile choice for facial oils, body serums, massage blends, hair treatments, and restorative beauty formulations.
In skin care, Macadamia Nut Oil helps create formulas that feel supple, smooth, and deeply conditioning, with a soft cushiony touch that works beautifully in creams, body oils, balms, and moisturizing blends. In hair care, it contributes a rich yet elegant feel that can enhance softness, smoothness, and manageability, especially in products designed for dry, coarse, or lackluster hair.
This oil is particularly appealing for formulators seeking a carrier oil that feels more luxurious than basic commodity oils while still remaining versatile and approachable. It blends beautifully with other plant oils, herbal infusions, CO2 extracts, and aromatic materials, making it an excellent ingredient for high-end apothecary concepts, spa-style body care, and premium botanical formulations.
Specifications of Macadamia Carrier Oil
- Botanical Name: Macadamia Integrifolia.
- Family Name: Proteaceae.
- Common Name: Macadamia.
- INCI: Macadamia Integrifolia seed oil.
- Part Used: Nuts.
- Extraction Method: Cold-Pressed.
- Scent: Soft, mild, nutty, and gently fatty with a smooth natural oil character.
- Appearance: Liquid.
- Country of Origin: United States.
- Recommended Usage Levels: 1% – 100%, depending on formulation type and concentration.
Applications in Skincare:
1. Facial Oils & Serums
- Ideal base for calming and barrier-repair formulas.
- Helps reduce redness and irritation.
- Suitable for sensitive and reactive skin types.
2. Moisturizers & Creams
- Enhances hydration without heaviness.
- Improves skin softness and elasticity.
- Works well in tallow-based creams and emulsions.
3. Cleansing Oils
- Gently dissolves makeup and impurities.
-Does not strip the skin.
- Perfect for double cleaning systems.
4. Anti-Aging Treatments
- Rich in antioxidants → helps reduce signs of aging.
- Supports skin firmness and smooth texture.
- Ideal for night repair formulations.
5. Body Oils & Massage Blends
- Lightweight glide without being overly oily.
- Soothes dry or irritated skin.
- Suitable for daily body care.
6. Sensitive & Problem Skin Care
- Helps calm inflammation (rosacea-prone, irritated skin).
- Low comedogenic risk.
- Good for acne-prone yet sensitive skin.
7. After-Sun & Repair Products
- Supports recovery from sun exposure
- Helps reduce dryness and discomfort
8. Lip Care & Balms
- Softens and protects delicate skin
- Adds smooth texture to lip formulations
Safety
Always patch test before topical use.
- For external use only.
- Use in dilutions no greater than 2% in leave-on skin care.
- Use Amber, Cobalt or Miron violet glass bottles to protect from light degradation.
- Avoid ingestion unless under expert supervision.
- Pregnancy, young children, or sensitive skin users should consult a qualified practitioner.
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The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.