All About Macadamia Nut Oil!

Macadamia nut oil comes from the nuts of the macadamia tree, Macadamia Ternifolia. Its origin is Australia and Madagascar.

Today it's found in: New Zealand, South Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, Israel, Hawaii, California and Florida.

This oil is unrefined. It has a light, golden-yellowish color with a sweet, nutty, aroma.



HEALTH CARE:

Macadamias contain high protein, rich in vitamins and minerals. They contain approximately 80% of monounsaturated fat, which is the good kind of fat that lowers the LDL, (bad cholesterol), and raises the HDL (good cholesterol).

Contains palmitoleic acid, (omega 7), which is effective in lowering cholesterol, reducing risk of heart disease, and improving metabolism by curbing appetites helping to burn fat faster.

Contains omega 6s maintaining normal growth and development; bone health, reproductive system, stimulating skin growth, hair growth and regulates metabolism.

Contains thiamine which converts carbohydrates into energy and helps maintain the nervous system.

Contains benefits of vitamin A, (iron), vitamins B1 - (thiamine), B2 - (riboflavin), B3 - (niacin), B6 (pyridoxamine) and benefits of vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant which protects cells from damaging free radicals.

COOKING:

Macadamia nuts are naturally cholesterol free and a great source of fiber. The oil is highly nutritious.

It's ideal for high heat cooking, sometimes used as a substitute for olive oil, canola oil, or butter in baking. It can be sprinkled on salads or used as a topping for fish or chicken.

MASSAGES:

Macadamia nut oil is good massage oil for regular and sensitive skin. It is quick penetrating and considered one of the best carrier oils around used with diluted essential oils for aromatherapy treatments.

SKIN CARE:

It is moisturizing, toning and soothing for dry skin, young skin, mature skin, oily skin, acne and sunburns. It penetrates into the skin so quickly, it's often called a “vanishing oil”.

Having the benefits of vitamin E, it supports proper cell function and cell regeneration, helping to heal small wounds and skin irritations, fade scars, stretch marks, reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

It is found in soaps, lotions, creams, balms, body scrubs and bath oils. It's, often, found in face care, baby care and lip care products.

Macadamia nut oil has a shelf life of 2 years, without refrigeration and 6 - 12 months, when refrigerated. Refrigeration is recommended after opening.

SAPONIFICATION: 190 – 200

NaOH: .137 oz. / KOH: .193 oz.

This natural specialty oil produces a stable and conditioning lather. It emulsifies easily, is slightly thicker than most carrier oils and can be expensive. Use it as a small percentage in your homemade soap recipes.

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Use macadamia oil for homemade lotion, creams, balms, or body butters!

Lotions and Creams: use 2 to 20%

Body and Lip Balms: use 5 to 50%


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