murphyMacadamia ternifolia seed oil
AKA: Queensland Macadamia, Bushnut
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Australia. Derived from the seeds of Macadamia ternifolia, a tree native to Australia belonging to the Proteaceae family. Extracted through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of the macadamia nuts to obtain the oil.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Bushnut, Macadamia ternifolia, Proteaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids
Family
Proteaceae (Protea family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
128497-20-1, 129811-19-4
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Macadamia)
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory2 listings →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 mixed / 1 not irritating (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.001–30%
Rinse-off0.0003–10%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR