Macadamia Nut Oil
Ingredient Name: Macadamia Nut Oil (Macadamia integrifolia)
What is it? Most of us know macadamia nuts are delicious, but they also contain a deeply nourishing oil for the skin. Macadamia nut oil is densely packed with phytosterols and nutrients with a unique profile of fats, including palmitolieic acid (an omega-7 fatty acid), oleic acid, and linoleic acid. Studies suggest that palmitolieic acid is effective against common bacteria, yeast, and fungi strains.*
Nourishing properties:*
- Rich in omega-7 fatty acids
- Powerful antimicrobial applications
- Accelerates skin repair
*= This information has not been approved by the FDA.
References
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Maguire, L. S., et al. “Fatty Acid Profile, Tocopherol, Squalene and Phytosterol Content of Walnuts, Almonds, Peanuts, Hazelnuts and the Macadamia Nut.” International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, vol. 55, no. 3, 2004, pp. 171–178., doi:10.1080/09637480410001725175.
Ako, H, et al. “Healthful New Oil from Macadamia Nuts.” Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports., U.S. National Library of Medicine, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8541698
Miyashita, Tadayoshi, et al. “Safety Data on Single Application of Emu and Macadamia Nut Oil on Human Skin.” Data in Brief, vol. 15, 2017, pp. 720–723., doi:10.1016/j.dib.2017.10.026.
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