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Ingredient Facts
Macadamia integrifolia (Macadamia) nut oil
AKA: Macadamia Nut Oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Macadamia Integrifolia (Macadamia) Nut Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Proteaceae (Protea family)
Plant Part
Nut
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
438545-25-6, 159518-86-2
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Softens and smooths skin
Traditional Use
Traditionally used by Aboriginal Australians as a food and skin conditioning agent for centuries. Modern cosmetic adoption began in the 1980s after recognition of its high oleic acid content and skin compatibility.