Obtained by: cold pressing

Pure vegetable oil: 99.95% + vitamin E 0.05%

Description: Macadamia is an evergreen plant native to the South Pacific regions. It can reach 40 meters in growth and provides a very abundant harvest starting from the third year of life. The oil is obtained from the nut of the plant. Through a pressing process, an oil is obtained that is particularly rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (50-60%), with an excellent yield, about 80%. It is used in food and cosmetics.

Characteristics

Contains more than 85% monounsaturated fats, can be stored for two years without deterioration. Macadamia oil has high oxidative stabilization properties. Macadamia oil is composed of approximately 60% oleic acid, 19% palmitoleic acid, 2.8% linoleic acid and 1% linolenic acid. Also present are 3% omega-6 and 3% omega-3.

Source of vitamin E and B vitamins, contains calcium, phosphorus, iron and potassium. Unrefined oil appears light yellow with a characteristic aroma of dried fruit and fatty accents. Refined oil is lighter and less aromatic.

Fatty acids

60% from oleic acid

19% from palmitoleic acid

2.8% from linoleic acid

1% from linolenic acid

3% omega-6

3% omega-3

Beauty Tips*

Excellent for all skin types, especially mature and very dry skin, thanks to the content of palmitoleic acid, naturally present in the sebum of young people, which begins to become scarce with age. Macadamia oil is useful for reducing the signs of aging. Used to accelerate the healing process of minor wounds. It is easily absorbed and helps cells to regenerate.

Another benefit concerns the prevention of sunburn, thanks to its moisturizing effect. Source of vitamin E indicated to improve the health and appearance of the skin, which with use becomes more beautiful and shiny. A precious component of macadamia oil is oleic acid, which with its anti-inflammatory properties is useful for addressing various skin problems. Another noteworthy component is palmitoleic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid with 16 carbon atoms. Macadamia oil shows interesting eudermic properties, it is very similar in composition to the skin, which absorbs it easily. In the cosmetic field it is used in moisturizing products for dry, parched and damaged skin. It is highly beneficial for sensitive and mature skin, helping to maintain its softness, elasticity and gives a youthful appearance. Light and not greasy. It has regulating properties on the lymphatic and circulatory system. It protects the skin from the action of the sun and wind and has the ability to maintain a stable level of hydration. It is an important balancer of lipid secretion of the epidermis thanks to its particular composition of fatty acids.

Moisturizing, nourishing, elasticizing, antioxidant, anti-aging, softening

*Disclaimer

The information provided is taken from literature and is not a product attribute, it has a purely informative value. The properties provided cannot in any case replace the opinion of a doctor and should not be considered to prevent or treat pathologies.