Natural Kukui Nut Oil and Homemade Skin Care
Kukui nut oil is cold pressed from the seeds of the Aleuritis moluccana, Hawaii’s state tree, also known as the Candlenut tree. This tree grows up to 80 feet tall, blooms white fragrant flowers, with twisted trunks and branches. It bears nuts containing seeds with a hard coating and high oil content. The round nuts are from 1.6 to 2.4 inches in diameter.
Kukui nuts are used to make, fashionable, necklaces and carved wooden bowls.
Kukui oil has a semi-clear color with a very light, sweet, nutty aroma. Its aroma is so light; some claim it to be odorless. What is so special about kukui oil? This natural oil is a wonderful moisturizer. Its thin texture quickly penetrates the deepest layers of the skin, while creating a protective shield locking in moisture. It won't block pores, leaves no greasy feeling allowing skin to feel silky and smooth. You can add just a few drops of this natural oil to your bath water for a luxurious, silky, soft and soothing soak. It's a highly, versatile, carrier oil which can be used with essential oils, for a superb moisturizer. It can be used as an oil treatment for dry hair or scalp conditions. It has large amounts of essential fatty acids, (lionoleic and linoleic acids), with vitamins A, C and E. It has antioxidants benefits, protecting skin. Although, there are no known documented allergies with use, those having nut allergies should either avoid it or use it with caution! This natural oil is found in a variety of
homemade skin care
products. It is excellent to use for making homemade soap, homemade lotion, creams, balms, scrubs or used in massage oils.
SKIN CARE BENEFITS: Soothes sunburns, wind burns, dry skin, chapped skin, cracked skin and itchy skin. Fades scars. Moisturizes and conditions premature or aged skin. Fights off damaging free radicals with antioxidants. Alleviates acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dry hair and scalp conditions. There are lots of great skin care benefits using kukui nut oil! It's healthful and nourishing for the skin, hair and scalp! 
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