Skin Health

Anti-Aging

Macadamia Nut Oil contains one of the highest sources of palmitoleic fatty acids, at between 16 to 23 percent. Palmitoleic acid is rapidly depleted as the skin ages and is vital for delaying premature aging. Topical application of the oil improves the levels of palmitoleic acid in the skin which discourages wrinkles and keeps it feeling taut and soft.

It is also high in the rare fatty molecule known as squalene, a compound that has a molecular make up very similar to the skin’s own cellular membrane. It maintains skin's moisture barrier and hydration, it is also an antioxidant that has anti-aging properties for neutralising environmental damage. Along with oleic acid, squalene assists with cell regeneration whilst softening and hydrating the skin.

Macadamia Oil is high in phytosterols, plant-based compounds that have the same structure and function in plants as cholesterol has in animals. Specifically, the compounds produce steroid hormones which are necessary for normal development and functioning. Researchers at the "Institute for Environmental Medicine" in Dusseldorf, Germany, discovered that when phytosterols are applied to the skin they not only have the capacity to block collagen reduction, they can also encourage new collagen production. As the glue that holds the body together, collagen is essential for preventing wrinkles and other skin ailments.

Acne

A study conducted by "Marshall Dermatology Research Laboratories", found that acne patients have low levels of linoleic acid on their skin surface. Without this acid, skin is more prone to developing whiteheads, blackheads and acne as the skin's natural oils become thick and sticky, clogging pores. To make matters worse, the more severe the acne, the less the skin produces linoleic acid. Approximately 3 percent of Macadamia Nut Oil is made up of this important acid - topical application to the affected areas can help regulate the imbalance and prevent the vicious cycle of acne.

Furthermore, Macadamia Oil is “non-comedogenic” meaning it does not clog pores, and it closely mimics the natural sebum of the skin, so there’s already an innate affinity with the epidermis.

Hair Health

Strengthens Hair

Macadamia Oil is extremely efficient at penetrating the hair and hair follicles, binding to the hair shaft and infusing it with fatty acids. When rubbed into the scalp it deeply penetrates the hair follicles, leading to stronger, healthier and shinier hair.

Anti-Frizz

Macadamia Oil is one of the most popular oils for taming a curly mane of hair. Its ability to penetrate the hair shaft helps to restore moisture, locking it in whilst adding natural protein. Curly hair types can be more susceptible to environmental damage, drying out more easily making it difficult to style. The addition of this oil to a curly haircare routine makes sure this hair type is properly moisturised, making it more manageable and easier to style.

Colour Treated Hair

Applying Macadamia Oil to the scalp and hair before a colour treatment will protect the scalp, boost the absorption of the colour and enhance colour and sheen after the treatment. This helps to prevent the hair from drying out, keeping it moisturised and healthy.