Macadamia ternifolia seed oil (inci)

Macadamia oil is a cold-pressed oil obtained from the seeds of the macadamia nut. Macadamia oil is a pale yellow oil with a pleasant, mild nutty taste that has a long shelf life. Macadamia oil is light sensitive.

25% palmitoleic acid. Primarily this fatty acid with a similarly high proportion is only contained in animal fat, avocado oil and sea buckthorn oil. Additionally alpha-linolenic acid, oleic acid, myristic acid, stearic acid and linoleic acid are also contained.

Nutrition: Macadamia oil is widely used as an edible oil.
Macadamia oil is used in salads, dressings, marinades, soups, smoothies and desserts. The slightly nutty taste gives the food a very special flavour.

Cosmetics: Macadamia oil is easy to spread on the skin, especially because of its high content of palmitoleic acid, and is quickly absorbed. The oil acts as an emollient in cosmetic formulations. It is contained in many skin care products such as creams, soaps, shower gels and bath additives. In hair cosmetics, macadamia oil is added to shampoos, conditioners and hair treatments.

Macadamia oil can also be used pure on skin and hair. Two to three drops are sufficient for the face, for hair four to five drops are sufficient.

Because of its good spreading properties, the oil is also added to massage oil.

Face masks: With macadamia oil you can also make your own face mask. Take some curd cheese and add the oil. Then apply to the skin of the face. After about 10 minutes the mask can be removed.

Macadamia oil cream: Macadamia oil 5,0 in % emulsific. aquos ad 30,0