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Macadamia nut oil is a delight for the skin, containing monounsaturated fatty acids that closely resemble sebum, absorbing quickly into the skin.
Macadamia nut oil, with its delicate flavor and nutritional benefits, is popular for cooking, roasting, dressings, and as an alternative to butter for baking and frying.
Macadamia nut oil, obtained from cold-pressed peeled macadamia nuts, is a pale yellow liquid with a mild, nutty fragrance, perfect for stir-fries, sautéing, baking, and skin conditioning.
CAS Number: 129811-19-4
Synonyms: Macadamia oil, Macadamia nut extract, Macadamia seed oil, Australian nut oil, Queensland nut oil, Bush nut oil, Maroochi oil
Macadamia nut oil is liquid at room temperature.
Macadamia nut oil, is clear, lightly amber-colored with a slightly nutty smell.
Popularly used for cooking, hair and beauty treatments, Macadamia nut oilis derived from the nuts of macadamia trees, native to Australia.
Unlike coconut oil, Macadamia nut oil is a clear, light yellow liquid at room temperature that is mostly used in its pure form.
Macadamia Nut Oil is a non-volatile oil collected from the nuts of the Australian native, Macadamia Tree.
Macadamia nut oil is a popular addition to culinary and cosmetic/personal care formulations.
Macadamia nuts contain up to 75% of their weight in oil.
Macadamia nut oil is a clear oil with a light amber color and contains the highest percentage of monounsaturates when compared to olive and canola oil.
Macadamia nut oil accumulation does not commence until the nuts are fully grown, and the shell hardens, signally peak harvest time.
The fatty acid composition and lack of cholesterol have lead to the promotion of the macadamia nut and resulting oil as a health food.
Macadamia nut oil is generally used in frying applications due to its high heat capacity and flashpoint.
Macadamia nut oil’s light almost unnoticeable taste and scent, and stability its a popular alternative oil in baked goods.
As a natural emollient, macadamia nut oil is a popular addition to skin healthy or conscious formulations in the personal care industry.
On the comedogenic scale, macadamia nut oil scores a 2-3, meaning that for most skin types, Macadamia nut oil will not clog pores and promote acne.
For a reference point, the currently trending coconut oil, scores a 4-5 on the scale, meaning that any prolonged use will cause clogging and acne for almost all individuals; only those who are very lucky can get away with using Macadamia nut oil daily.
Macadamia nut oil is also one of the only oils, which chemical makeup matches that of sebum, creating an almost seamless integration, with very little chance of irritation.
The close match also creates the feeling of an extremely rich and luxe product that won’t feel heavy on the skin or hair.
Macadamia nut oil’s strong fixative properties make it a useful addition to many perfume formulations to enhance staying power without affecting the scent.
Macadamia nut oil is liquid at room temperature.
The refined oil, Macadamia nut oil, is clear, lightly amber-colored with a slightly nutty smell.
Macadamia nut oil is the non-volatile oil collected from the nuts of the macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia), a native Australian plant.
Macadamia nut oil contains approximately 60% oleic acid, 19% palmitoleic acid, 1-3% linoleic acid and 1-2% α-linolenic acid.
Macadamia nut oil displays chemical properties typical of a vegetable triglyceride oil, as it is stable due to its low polyunsaturated fat content.
Macadamia nut oil is obtained from the macadamia nut (Macadamia Ternifolia), a tree that grows mainly in Australia, South Africa and the Pacific regions.
Macadamia nut oil content of the fresh nut is 75%.
The cold pressed oil is pale yellow or gold with a characteristic odour.
Macadamia nut oil is customary to use the refined quality which is almost colourless/a pale yellow and is almost odourless.
Macadamia nut oil contains 80% monounsaturated fatty acids, with a ratio of 3:1 oleic and palmitoleic.
Macadamia nut oil is one of the oils with a higher content of palmitoleic, about 20%, and Macadamia nut oil is this content that differentiates it from other oils.
Macadamias rich and nutty flavor and nutritional benefits make Macadamia nut oil popular for cooking, roasting and dressings, or as an alternative to butter for baking and frying.
Macadamia nut oil is the non-volatile fat extracted from the macadamia nut flesh.
Macadamia nut oil has an exquisite taste and is a true delicacy with a fine, delicate, buttery flavour.
The large round macadamia nuts are carefully peeled and processed and are organically grown.
Pamper yourself with this cold-pressed organic luxury oil!
Enjoy this exquisite oil on green salads or fresh cheeses, or with fish, soups and fresh juices.
Pour over fine desserts and enjoy the slightly sweet, lively flavour of Macadamia nut oil.
Macadamia Nut Oil is made from high-quality nuts from Australia’s sunshine state, Queensland.
Macadamia nuts are packed with nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, all of which are kept throughout our pioneering cold-pressed extraction method, ensuring you end up with an oil that is delicious and healthy.
As well as its natural health benefits, the macadamia nut is the perfect oil to use with food.
Macadamia nut oil has a buttery and delicate quality, and is perfect for high-heat cooking (smoke point 210°C).
Bring a touch of smoothness to your meals with this delicious oil, Macadamia nut oil .
Macadamia nut oil is thought to penetrate the skin better and more deeply than most other carrier oils and leaves no oily residue.
This makes Macadamia nut oil a great base oil to use for massage blends with essential oils as it helps to infuse the positive properties of the essential oils into the skin.
Macadamia Nut Oil is easily-absorbed and a fantastic skin conditioner.
At 3%, Macadamia nut oil is the lowest of all culinary oils in polyunsaturated Omega 6 fatty acids (olive oil=8%, canola=23%).
Excessive Omega 6 Fatty Acids may have an adverse impact on blood clotting, immune function & inflammation.
Macadamia nut oil is obtained from cold-pressing peeled macadamia nuts.
Macadamia nut oil has a pale yellow colour and is nearly odourless, but may have a mild, nutty fragrance.
Macadamia nut oil has a reasonable smoke point (210°C) which means it can be used in stir fries, sautéing as well as being used instead of butter in baking recipes or to coat vegetables.
Macadamia nut oil is a delight for the skin.
Macadamia nut oil contains monounsaturated fatty acids, and closely resembles sebum (the oil naturally produced by one's skin to help protect it) and absorptions quickly into skin.
Macadamia nut oil is an unrefined oil that is sensitive to light and will degrade accordingly.
Macadamia nut oil has a beautiful nutty odor.
Macadamia nut oil is produced by pressing macadamia nuts, a transparent, pale yellow liquid.
Macadamia nut oil is carefully extracted from macadamia nut pulp and transformed into a delectable elixir.
Excellent for all skin types and full of potent antioxidants and necessary fatty acids, Macadamia nut oil is a true superfood for your skin.
Macadamia nut oil contains high amounts of palmitoleic acid (22%), a crucial fatty acid that starts reducing in quantity with age, and acts as an all-around multitasker and a true skin hero.
Macadamia nut oil is usually cold pressed.
Macadamia nut oil is extracted from the nuts and then added to the skincare products, to create magic for your skin.
Macadamia nut oil is the healthiest of all cooking oils, at 80% monounsaturated.
Macadamia nut oil is delicious with fish, chicken and vegetable dishes.
Excellent as a Macadamia nut oil for salad dressings or to be used in baking as a substitute for butter.
Honestly, where we like this best is in brownie mix.
Throw in a few chopped mac nuts, and wow!
Macadamia Nut Oil makes any baked good jump out of the pan.
Macadamia Nut Oil imparts a delightful flavor and is also good on popcorn.
Interestingly enough, we have quite a few wholesale customers who use this as a massage oil because of its viscosity combined with the pleasant smell.
Expeller pressed from 100% Hawaiian macadamia nuts.
Macadamia Nut Oil contains Vitamin E.
Macadamia nut oil is cold pressed from the kernels of the macadamia tree’s fruit, yielding a versatile lightweight oil naturally high in palmitoleic and oleic fatty acid content.
Macadamia nut oil is virgin, meaning it is unrefined and therefore carries a characteristic color and nutty aroma with natural variation due to the raw material.
Macadamia nut oil is relatively stable with resistance to oxidation due to its fatty acid makeup and has a higher smoke point than a large portion of other vegetable oils.
Macadamia nut oil is an excellent ingredient in cosmetic and personal-care formulations due to its natural emollient properties.
The golden yellow oil, Macadamia nut oil, coming from the Macadamia nut, a native Australian nut.
Similar to other plant oils, Macadamia nut oil's loaded with emollient and nourishing fatty acids.
Macadamia nut oil's a high oleic acid oil (50-67% oleic acid and only 0-5% linoleic acid) that makes it very emollient and ideal for dry skin types (and less ideal for acne-prone skin).
Emollient oil from the nut of the Macadamia tree containing high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids.
Exceptionally stable and resistant to rancidity, and containing natural tocopherols, Macadamia nut oil is an ideal emollient oil for creams, lotions and massage products.
Macadamia nut oil is expeller extracted, cold pressed and filtered, but otherwise unrefined.
Macadamia Nut Oil is said to act as a natural anti-inflammatory (perhaps due to its oleic acid content).
Macadamia nut oil's possible anti-inflammatory action combined with its viscosity and slip make it a good candidate for massage applications.
If not used in a small dilution with another vegetable oil, Macadamia Nut Oil may overpower a blend.
Macadamia nut oil as it is sometimes called—is produced by extracting oil from the fruit (or nut) of the Australian Macadamia integrifolia tree.
Macadamia nut oil does provide some health and beauty benefits, but not all of them are supported by strong scientific evidence.
Cold-pressed Macadamia nut oil is composed mostly of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), with oleic and palmitoleic acids as the main fatty acids.
Macadamia nut oil also contains bioactive compounds such as tocopherols, phytosterols, squalene, and polyphenols.
Macadamia nut oils contain 83–85% unsaturated fatty acids and 15–17% saturated fatty acids.
The predominant fatty acids are oleic (56-65%), palmitoleic (18–23%), and palmitic (7–9%) acids.
The Macadamia nut tree is an ancient tree tracing its origin back 50 million years ago to the rainforests of the east coast of Australia.
Macadamia nuts have been wild collected by Indigenous Australians and eaten as a nutrient-dense bush food for over 50,000 years.
Though endemic to Australia, where European settlers first began commercially cultivating it in the 1800s, Macadamias were farmed on a much larger scale in
Hawaii and now grow extensively in other locations, including Kenya.
Macadamia nut oil is the result of the cold-pressing of the inner kernel of the Macadamia nut, which has to be cracked first.
This outer shell is so hard that Fairoils uses special machinery to do this job without ruining the inner kernel.
Macadamia nut oil is rich in minerals such as magnesium, copper and iron.
Macadamia nut oil also has a high oleic acid content and is particularly rich in squalane, a natural antioxidant, which is also present naturally in our skin.
Macadamia nut oil in cooking:
When people talk about cooking oils, the conversation often begins and ends with olive oil.
But it’s not the only game in town.
A host of other oils can be used to create sweet and savoury dishes – and these oils can often be easier to use and a lot healthier for you.
One of the most versatile is Macadamia nut oil.
Boasting a smooth buttery flavour, Macadamia nut oil is great for roasting, baking and deep-frying, and can also be used as a base for salad dressings and even a substitute for butter when baking.
One of the most important characteristics of this oil is its high smoke point.
Macadamia nut oil smoke point is between 210°C and 234°C.
That’s important as an oil’s smoke point is the temperature at which Macadamia nut oil sends up smoke and gives your food an unpleasant, bitter taste.
Another key feature of Macadamia nut oil is its high monounsaturated fat content, around 80% to 85%.
Monounsaturates are good fats and have been shown to lower cholesterol levels and help the body burn fat more easily.
Fruits, Macadamia Nut Oil:
Macadamia integrifolia is an Australian tree with holly-like leaves that grows well in a moist organic soil and can withstand temperatures as low as −4.4 °C (24 °F).
Seedlings bear in 5–7 years.
The fruit is borne in a case enclosing an extremely hard spherical nut.
The kernel is whitish, sweet and eaten raw or roasted.
The flowers are white to cream and the leaves are in whorls of three.
Propagation is by seed, grafting or air layering.
Macadamia nut oil is grown commercially.
Common names of the trees are the Australian nut or the Queensland nut.
Species that are “smooth shelled macadamia” are called Macadamia integrifolia and “rough shelled macadamia” are called Macadamia tetraphylla.
Macadamia ternifolia is also the name used for M. integrifolia.
Macadamia integrifolia is native to Australia where it grows in rain forests and close to streams.
Macadamia tetraphylla is native to Southeastern Queensland and Northeastern New South Wales.
Uses of Macadamia nut oil:
Macadamia nut oil is used in food as a frying or salad oil, and in cosmetic formulations as an emollient or fragrance fixative.
Macadamia nut oilis easily absorbed in the surface layers of the skin with an anti-inflammatory action.
Macadamia nut oil is also valued for its draining action, anti-inflammatory and protection of the circulatory system.
Macadamia nut oil is used for facial and body application.
Macadamia nut oil has emollient, nourishing, softening and firming properties.
Macadamia nut oil is very moisturising and is also suitable for shaving.
Macadamia nut oil is known for its toning properties.
Macadamia nut oil promotes skin elasticity and provides excellent cuticle care.
Also suitable for hair care, Macadamia nut oil is good because it absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy film.
Macadamia nut oil softens the hair, promotes manageability and regenerates split ends.
Ideally, Macadamia nut oil is thoroughly massaged into the hair and scalp, left on for a few hours or overnight and then washed out with shampoo.
Macadamia nut oil can also be used for facial cleansing and care.
A few drops of an essential oil, Macadamia nut oil, gives the oil a delightful fragrance.
Macadamia nut oil is especially beneficial for dry, mature and wrinkle-prone skin as Macadamia nut oil has high amounts of the same palmitoleic acid found in the sebum of humans.
As skin gets older it produces less sebum making Macadamia Nut Oil perhaps the perfect oil for ageing skin.
Works very well on Macadamia nut oil's own but is even better when used as a carrier oil combined with pure essential oils.
Experience the exquisite nourishment of Silky Skin’s 100% Macadamia Nut Oil, a gem in the world of skincare.
Extracted from pure macadamia nuts, this luxurious oil is enriched with flavonoids, antioxidants, and the perfect ratio of vital fatty acids that are beneficial for your skin.
Similar to your skin’s natural sebum, this lightweight oil seeps deeply into your skin, hydrating, soothing, and accelerating the healing of scars, sunburns, and dry patches.
Embrace the age-defying power of Macadamia Nut Oil and witness your skin restore its youthful firmness.
Macadamia nut oil is easily absorbed into the skin, making Macadamia nut oil a common carrier oil used in topical skincare products such as face serums, lotions, skin creams, and moisturizers.
In addition to personal-care uses, Macadamia nut oil is sought-after throughout the culinary industry as a cooking oil and in a variety of sauces, salad dressings, and packaged food items.
Macadamia Nut Oil is light and golden with a nutty flavour, making it wonderful for sauces, vinaigrettes and sauteing.
Macadamia nut oil is also great for baking, with its nutty flavour and buttery texture.
Macadamia Nut Oil contains high levels of monounsaturated fats (more than olive oil even!) as well as natural antioxidants and Palmitoleic Acid which aids fat metabolism.
Macadamia nut oil's unique property is that it contains high amounts of a rare fatty acid called palmitoleic acid (12-25%) that give Macadamia oil a "cushiony" feel.
Macadamia nut oil's also easily absorbed and makes the skin soft and supple.
Macadamia kernels contain high oil content (> 60%) and one of the commonly used techniques to recover oil from its kernel is cold pressing.
Many people use Macadamia nut oil for hair treatments and to boost skin health.
Cold pressing of macadamia kernel generates defatted macadamia meal as a by-product.
The defatted macadamia meal contains high protein and carbohydrate levels and can be utilized to produce an array of food products.
Macadamia nut oil is loaded with nutrients, fatty acids, and potassium, and the concentration of palmitoleic acid makes Macadamia nut oil a well-known ingredient in cosmetic products and is found in various skin lotions, face creams, hair masks, etc.
Macadamia nut oil is used skincare formulas, creams, lotions, massage oils, reflexology creams/oils, hair-care and bath products.
Macadamia nut oil is excellent for pan or stir fries, in salad dressings, in cakes or bread or just drizzled over your pasta or baked food.
Macadamia nut oil is used in place of other fats for frying, stir fries, dressings or baking ingredients.
Macadamia nut oil is used to replace the butter in mashed potato (only a small amount required).
Macadamia nut oil is a healthy alternative to other food oils with its high levels of monounsaturates (80-85%), no cholesterol and with significant levels of natural antioxidants.
Macadamia nut oil tolerates high temperatures with a smoke point at 200° – 210° C and a flash point at 252° C so is perfect for shallow frying and Macadamia nut oil can be used as a tasty alternative to other oil in baking.
Macadamia nut oil is used to Drizzle over salads, vegetable dishes, pasta or noodles.
Uses in food:
Macadamia nut oil can be used for frying due to its high heat capacity along with other properties useful as an edible oil:
Contains up to 85% monounsaturated fats
Unrefrigerated shelf life of one to two years
Smoke point of 210 °C (410 °F)
Flashpoint of over 300 °C (572 °F)
Fatty acids
Massage uses:
Macadamia Nut Oil can be used as a substitute for Almond Sweet or Grapeseed Oil for massage as Macadamia nut oil is easily absorbed by the skin without leaving it greasy.
Skincare uses:
Macadamia Nut Oil is great for skincare, use on its own or can be used to make your own skincare formulations.
Create a soothing and moisturising facial serum by combining 50ml of Macadamia Nut Oil with 0.5ml (approx. 10 drops) of Lavender Essential Oil #102 and massage a few drops into your face and neck.
Use Macadamia Nut Oil as a natural alternative to shaving foam.
Macadamia nut oil will help the razor glide over the skin and help prevent razor burn, whilst smoothing and moisturising the skin.
Hair uses:
Combine 100ml of Macadamia Nut Oil with 0.25ml (approx. 5 drops) of Tea Tree #109 and 0.25ml (approx. 5 drops) Chamomile Oil #134 for a deep repair mask.
Massage a small amount into your hair and scalp and leave to work for around 30 minutes.
Wash as normal, you may need to wash twice.
Cooking uses:
Spruce up your dishes by adding some oil to your cuisine.
This versatile oil can be used in salad dressings, smoothies, pasta dishes, a dip for bread, drizzled over grilled fish or meat, roasted vegetables and many more.
Macadamia Nut Oil adds flavour and richness.
How To Use Macadamia Nut Oil In Your Cooking:
As a salad dressing:
For a delicious salad dressing, Macadamia nut oil makes a great base.
Macadamia salad dressing recipe is quick and simple to make, combine the oil, red-wine vinegar, caster sugar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper and apply liberally.
As a marinade:
Macadamia nut oil also makes a fantastic base for a full-flavoured marinade.
Moroccan lamb with macadamia rice pilaf recipe is a hearty and healthy meal, sure to prove a hit with your family.
Lamb backstraps are marinated with a flavoursome mixture of mac oil, garlic, cumin and sumac.
In a stir fry:
A hot wok and mac oil is the perfect starting point for your next stir fry.
This chicken, mushroom and macadamia stir fry is a quick and crowd-pleasing mid-week family dinner.
Macadamia nut oil as substitute for butter when baking
Another smart way to use Macadamia nut oilis as substitute for butter.
In this decadent spiced chocolate fruit cake recipe, raisins, prunes, rum and chocolate feature alongside the secret ingredient: half a cup of Brookfarm’s Premium Grade Maca Oil.
The cake is best enjoyed with a generous serve of vanilla ice cream or custard.
For roasting:
Breathing new life into the Sunday roast, this roast chicken with macadamia couscous stuffing is a delicious twist on the classic roast chook.
To impress guests, our roasted potato skins with macadamias, bacon, rocket and blue cheese is a tapas-style party winner.
Macadamia nut oil for deep-frying:
This an be used for deep-frying, offering a healthier alternative to other frying oils.
This beer battered fish with macadamia salt and pepper dust perfectly shows off the benefit of deep-frying with mac oil – the result is crisp and delicious battered fish.
Topical skin application:
Macadamia nut oil is an ingredient in many skin care products, but can a person also apply the pure oil directly to the skin.
Macadamia nut oil is important to test the oil on a small area of the skin first.
Although Macadamia nut oil is generally safe, some people may develop a rash after applying it directly to the skin.
People with tree nut allergies should avoid using Macadamia nut oil.
Benefits of Macadamia nut oil:
Macadamia nut oil is cold pressed from the nut of the macadamia tree, an evergreen with white to pink and purple flowers, which is native to Australia.
Most of the commercially cultivated Macadamia ternifolia trees are now located in Hawaii and East Africa.
The macadamia nut oil is high in omega 7, palmitic acid (22%) which is excellent for treating dry, mature and damaged skin.
Macadamia nut oil's hydrating effects are long lasting and the moisture is retained for many hours.
If used on its own, Macadamia nut oil may feel a little heavy with its oily, protective barrier on the skin.
Macadamia nut oil can be combined in massage blends and skincare formulations with one of the lighter oils, such as apricot or grapeseed, to reduce heaviness and increase absorption.
The rich, ‘cushiony’ feel of Macadamia nut oil is a quality that is particularly useful where a heavier cream is desired, such as highly emollient creams and sun lotions.
Its ability to leave a silky, non-greasy finish also makes Macadamia nut oil popular in hair products for smoothing the cuticle and leaving a lustrous shine.
As far as nuts go macadamia nuts are king because they are highest in healthy monounsaturated fats and lowest in inflammatory omega-6 fats.
Macadamia nut oil is an extremely stable oil, with a longer shelf life than many other cold pressed oils.
The stability, together with its emollient quality and similarity to human sebum, make Macadamia nut oil a popular ingredient in cosmetics, especially skincare formulas.
Macadamia nut oil is not only nutritious in terms of its oils, but in its host of vitamins – A, B1, B2, B6, C and E – and its mineral content.
Macadamia nut oil’s phytosterol content is attributed with aiding skin recovery, reducing itchiness and inflammation (like a ‘natural cortisone’).
Some people claim that there are health benefits to applying Macadamia nut oil to the skin.
These benefits include moisturization and the prevention of wrinkles and skin damage.
However, the evidence for these benefits is largely anecdotal or indirect.
The vitamin E present in Macadamia nut oil has many properties that may benefit a person’s skin.
For example, Macadamia nut oil absorbs easily, making it a good moisturizer for very dry skin.
However, be aware that applying Macadamia nut oil directly to the skin may clog pores and lead to breakouts of acne.
Prolonged exposure to sunlight can damage the DNA in a person’s skin.
Test tube studies suggest that applying vitamin E to the skin may protect against this damage.
Natural hair conditioner:
Many people use pure Macadamia nut oil to strengthen and condition their hair.
Similarly to using olive oil, a person can take a small amount of Macadamia nut oil and rub it directly into their hair.
Macadamia nut oil is generally best to let the oil soak into the hair for a short amount of time before rinsing out the excess.
Smoother skin:
Macadamia nut oil helps to achieve smoother skin and helps to build and strengthen the skin barrier.
Oleic acid, found in macadamia nut oil, is great for maintaining skin suppleness.
Macadamia nut oil has a lot of additional fatty acids in addition to oleic acid, which help to soften your skin and protect Macadamia nut oil from ever feeling tight or dry.
Hydrated:
In terms of hydration, the water you're drinking nourishes every other part of your body and your skin is the last body part that gets any hydration.
Drinking a lot of water won't give you exceptionally moisturised skin.
We recommend you try Macadamia nut oil because it has everything your skin needs to be hydrated and maintain its own natural moisture balance.
Macadamia nut oil is packed with vitamin E, which binds to water and keeps it in the cells of your skin.
Calm:
Macadamia nut oil contains higher quantities of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids, which have potent calming properties.
Even the most sensitive skin types can benefit from macadamia nut oil since it has a balanced amount of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids.
Macadamia nut oil can help calm and soothe skin that is red, itchy, dry, flaky, or otherwise irritated in order to help it return to its normal equilibrium.
Even if your skin is naturally oily, macadamia nut oil is a fantastic choice for you.
Macadamia nut oil improves your skin’s natural oil barrier.
Antioxidant Rich:
Antioxidants are essential for the health of your skin cells.
Free radicals are unstable molecules that attach to your skin cells and harm them.
Antioxidants assist your skin cells fight off and neutralise the free radicals.
Free radicals are produced by the sun's ultraviolet radiation, smoking, pollution, and even food additives like sugar.
Skin that has been damaged by free radicals seems dull and older than it actually is.
Squalene, one of the most potent antioxidants found in macadamia nut oil, is also its best antioxidant.
Your cell's reaction to free radical stresses is lessened by squalene.
Your body produces squalene naturally, but as we get older, these levels decrease.
This is where macadamia nut oil comes in handy, supplying squalene to the cells, shielding our skin, and enabling it to age in the most elegant way.
Visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles:
By promoting the regeneration of skin keratinocytes, the palmitoleic acid and squalene found in macadamia nut oil may work to delay the onset of wrinkles.
Additionally, linoleic acid aids in maintaining the skin's moisture content and suppleness by lowering trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL).
Macadamia nut oil's moisturising properties are beneficial for dry skin, aged skin, newborn skin, lip balms, and eye creams.
Apart from being a great moisturiser for the skin and an excellent conditioner for your hair, here are some incredible benefits of macadamia nut oil:
There are multiple benefits of using Macadamia nut oil for skin, hair and body.
Although there are other oils like olive oil, coconut oil amongst others that are usually used for cooking, eating, skin care and hair care, people have started considering Macadamia nut oil now more than ever.
In fact, this nutty and sweet flavoured oil is 40 times stronger than olive oil, which means Macadamia nut oil can potentially reduce the risk of heart ailments, inflammation, and stroke among other things.
Now let’s discuss in detail ten amazing and some lesser-known benefits of Macadamia nut oil.
Macadamia nut oil Helps Reduce Itchiness and Rash:
Macadamia nut oil contains phytosterols, which help reduce inflammation.
Being rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, Macadamia nut oil aids sensitive skin, and reduces itchiness and rashes along with easing out skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema.
If you’re unsure or trying Macadamia nut oil for the first time, then you can start with the Pure Sense Relaxing Macadamia Deep Nourishing Face Cleansing Oil.
Macadamia nut oil is a luxuriously unique cleansing oil that gently cleanses your skin and hydrates it.
As this face wash has a non-drying formula, Macadamia nut oil pampers your skin by satiating its thirst for moisture.
Since the Macadamia nut oil-infused cleansing oil nourishes your skin and calms your senses, you can use it without worrying about rash formation or itchiness.
Macadamia nut oil Repairs Scars and Stretch Marks:
Macadamia nut oil for skin is proven to be beneficial in treating stretch marks, healing chapped skin and repairing scars as it contains high levels of linoleic, palmitoleic and oleic acid.
Macadamia nut oil helps nourish the skin and works as a great moisturiser.
Macadamia nut oil Prevents Premature Wrinkles:
Macadamia nut oil also contains a rare antioxidant called squalene that helps prevent premature formation of wrinkles on your skin, by shooting up the regeneration of skin keratinocytes.
Apart from palmitoleic acid, another acid in macadamia nut oil that helps keep the skin hydrated and supple is linoleic acid.
Macadamia nut oil benefits baby skin, mature skin, dry skin, hence it is a useful ingredient in eye creams and lip balms as it has great levels of hydration.
Macadamia nut oil Heals Chapped Lips:
Since Macadamia nut oil helps reduce inflammation in wounds or sores, it is used in various cosmetic products including lipsticks, sunscreen, skin conditioners and many more.
You can even make a natural lip balm using Macadamia nut oil and beeswax.
Macadamia nut oil helps hydrate chapped lips and noticeably changes the appearance and health of your lips.
If you don’t have time for DIY, no problem.
You can try the Pure Sense Macadamia Nourishing Lip Balm that is infused with the goodness of Macadamia nut oil.
Macadamia nut oil is made with organic ingredients and is free from sulphates and parabens.
Along with Macadamia nut oil, this nourishing lip balm also contains castor oil that helps get rid of discolouration and gives your lips a fresher look.
Macadamia nut oil Tames Frizzy, Dry and Dull Hair:
Macadamia nut oil contains fatty acids that add moisture to the hair.
This works great for dry and frizzy hair as Macadamia nut oil is lightweight and non-greasy.
So, the moisturisation that Macadamia nut oil provides transforms your lifeless hair into fresh and healthy-looking hair without weighing it down.
Macadamia nut oil Hydrates the Scalp and Regenerates Scalp Skin:
Macadamia nut oil has the ability to regularise the oil production of the scalp, hence keeping the scalp and hair moisturised at all times.
As mentioned earlier, Macadamia nut oil contains linoleic acid that helps restore skin barrier function, while oleic acid regenerates scalp skin, softens it by moisturisation and nourishment.
Macadamia nut oil powerfully boosts the overall health of your hair right from the roots.
Speaking of how Macadamia nut oil works wonders to protect your scalp health, you can go a step further to give your hair the care it deserves with the Pure Sense Macadamia Deep Nourish Hair Care Combo.
Infused with macadamia, this deep nourishing hair care combo includes a hair cleanser and hair conditioner, which gently clean and nourish your scalp and leave it looking frizz-free.
Enriched with ethically sourced macadamia nut oil, the hair conditioner locks in the nutrients that soften your hair and adds a natural shine as well.
Macadamia nut oil Regulates Oil Production:
Macadamia nut oil has the ability to regularise the oil production of the scalp, hence keeping the scalp and hair moisturised at all times.
The oleic acid in Macadamia nut oil renews and restores body levels for sebum production.
This helps people with oily hair type as Macadamia nut oil puts a stop to oil overproduction and in turn, reduces dandruff and other bacteria.
Macadamia nut oil is Packed with Antioxidants:
Just like most nuts, macadamia nuts are also a great source of antioxidants.
Free radicals can increase the risk of heart diseases, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease that can be significantly neutralised by antioxidants in order to reduce the risk of such diseases.
Macadamia nut oil is also rich in tocotrienols, a form of vitamin E that helps lower cholesterol levels.
Macadamia nut oil Works Best for Roasting, Baking and Deep-Frying:
Macadamia nut oil has a smooth buttery flavour and works phenomenally for roasting, baking and deep-frying food.
You can also use Macadamia nut oil as a base for salad dressing and a substitute for butter when you bake cookies or other such food items.
Macadamia nut oil Aids Weight Loss:
Macadamia nut oil is loaded with minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, fibre and healthy fats; all of which promote weight loss.
Palmitoleic acid in Macadamia nut oil helps increase fat metabolism and reduce fat storage.
The omega-7 fatty oil controls the burning of fat and appetite that indirectly supports weight loss.
Macadamia nut oil offers several potential health benefits when a person uses it in cooking and as part of a balanced and healthful diet.
These include:
Heart health:
Consuming Macadamia nut oil may support heart health.
It has high levels of monounsaturated fat.
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), monounsaturated fats can lower levels of bad cholesterol, which, in turn, can reduce a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke.
Antioxidants:
Macadamia nut oil is a source of antioxidants.
According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, free radicals in the body can cause oxidative stress.
This may play a role in aging and the development of a number of diseases, including cancer.
Consuming antioxidants, however, may help counter these free radicals.
Macadamia nut oil is also rich in oleic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid that has antioxidant properties.
Other studies indicate that oleic acid consumption may have a beneficial effect on cancer and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
However, further research is needed to confirm these findings.
Vitamin E:
Macadamia nut oil also contains substances called tocotrienols, which are part of the vitamin E family.
Research indicates that vitamin E and tocotrienols are potent antioxidants that may protect against cancer and a variety of other health conditions, including cardiovascular and neurological diseases.
Skin Benefits:
Macadamia nut oil is a lightweight oil, that is well absorbed without feeling greasy.
Macadamia nut oil’s high in monounsaturated fatty acids, including Oleic Acid (Omega 9), which are very moisturising, regenerating and softening on the skin.
These fatty acids also have anti-inflammatory properties.
The Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) in Macadamia nut oil helps to restore the skin’s barrier function and reduce water loss.
Macadamia nut oil also contains Palmitoleic Acid (Omega 7), an active anti-microbial that is found naturally in youthful skin.
Palmitoleic Acid (Omega 7) levels in our skin reduce with age, contributing to the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and weathered skin.
Macadamia nut oil has been shown to slow the signs of ageing and has also been used to improve the appearance of scars, sunburn and other minor skin irritations.
Health Benefits:
There are surprising health benefits to the macadamia nut that add to a healthy lifestyle.
Rich in essential fatty acids, such as palmitoleic acid, which help to prevent premature aging, macadamia nuts are also high in Oleic Acid, which helps to prevent trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL), making it perfect for moisturising dry, sensitive skin.
Macadamia nut oil also contains a high proportion of this omega-7 monounsaturated fat, it giving your hair an extra boost, either when ingested or rubbed into your curls and locks directly.
Macadamia nut oil is also very high in natural antioxidants and contains Omega 3 and Omega 6, which can have a powerful effect on the overall health of the body, as well as a rich source of fibre.
Transform Your Meals With Our Delicious Macadamia nut oil
By using our extra virgin macadamia nut oil in your cooking, you can transform a regular meal into something special.
Add a dash to your baking to give a sweet, rich flavour that sets your cupcakes apart, or season your meat on the barbie to impress your guests.
Macadamia nut oil is a healthy oil that people use for cooking.
There may also be health benefits of using Macadamia nut oil for the heart, hair, and skin.
Macadamia nuts grow on macadamia trees, which are native to Australia.
Similarly to olive oil, Macadamia nut oil is a liquid at room temperature.
People use this oil in cooking and health and beauty applications.
Macadamia nut oil is rich in nutrients, including healthful fatty acids and potassium.
For this reason, many people believe that Macadamia nut oil has a range of health benefits.
People who use Macadamia nut oil as a hair conditioner claim that it can help:
Strengthen hair
Smooth hair
Add shine
Make hair more manageable
Again, the evidence for these benefits is largely anecdotal.
Functionality of Macadamia nut oil:
Macadamia nut oil is an excellent emollient.
Macadamia nut oil is a good oil for hair care products & sun care products.
Macadamia nut oil aids in relieving skin & scalp irritation, both inflammation & itching.
Macadamia nut oil is a popular lubricating oil, commonly used in massage for this very reason.
Macadamia nut oil has very stable & a decent shelf life.
Macadamia nut oil is a very good carrier to blend with other oils, mainly essential oils.
Due to its refined state the profile of Macadamia nut oil does not impact the aroma of the essential oil.
Macadamia nut oil is a cost effective carrier oil, so you can buy lots of it!
The Taste Of Macadamia Nut Oil:
With its delicate, smooth and buttery flavours, Olivado Extra Virgin Macadamia Nut Oil is perfect for panfrying or using as a butter substitute when baking.
Macadamia nut oil can be used in pastries and all baked goods, as well as omelettes and other egg dishes to lift the texture and taste.
Macadamia nut oil’s also great for sizzling steaks in the pan or on the barbecue.
Oil, Macadamia Nut Oil:
Macadamia nut oil content ranges from 65% to 75% and sugar content ranges from 6% to 8%.
These factors result in variable colors and texture when the nuts are roasted under the same conditions.
Macadamia nut oil is liquid at room temperature.
The refined oil, Macadamia nut oil, is clear, lightly amber-colored with a slightly nutty smell.
Macadamia nut oil has a specific gravity of 900–920 and a flash point of over 300 °C (572 °F).
Oil accumulation does not commence until the nuts are fully grown and the shell hardens.
It accumulates rapidly in the kernel during late summer when the reducing sugar content decreases.
The composition of mature, roasted and salted macadamia nuts is shown.
As with many oil seeds, the protein is low in methionine.
Fresh kernels contain up to 4.6% sugar, mostly non-reducing sugar.
Macadamia nut oil consists of mainly unsaturated fatty acids and is similar in both species, although the proportion of unsaturated to saturated fatty acids appears to be slightly higher in M. integrifolia (6.2:1 compared with 4.8:1).
The fatty acid composition and the absence of cholesterol may lead to the promotion of macadamias as a high-energy health food.
The major volatile components in roasted macadamia kernels are apparently similar to those found in other roasted nuts, although little detailed information is available.
Fats In Macadamia Nut Oil:
Macadamia nut oil contains different types of fat, including saturated fat, polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat.
More specifically, the oil contains:
Oleic acid (approximately 55-67%), a monounsaturated fat that can improve cardiovascular health when used in place of saturated fats or refined carbohydrates.
Palmitoleic acid (approximately 18-25%), a monounsaturated fatty acid that may have beneficial effects on insulin sensitivity and cholesterol metabolism.
Palmitic acid (approximately 7-9%), a saturated fatty acid that may increase LDL cholesterol and have a negative effect on heart health.
Stearic acid (approximately 2-5%), a saturated fatty acid that can decrease LDL cholesterol (although not as effectively as unsaturated fats).
Linoleic acid (approximately 1-4%), or omega-6 fatty acids, these polyunsaturated fats are sometimes associated with weight loss, although evidence is lacking.
You'll also consume some polyunsaturated fat with consumption of Macadamia nut oil.
Research has shown that these essential fatty acids can help lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular disease.
Nutrition experts recommend that you get 3-10% of your daily calories from polyunsaturated fat.
The saturated fat in Macadamia nut oil (stearic acid) may have a beneficial effect on heart health, but in general, health experts recommend that we decrease our intake of saturated fat and consume mono- and polyunsaturated fats instead.
There is no carbohydrate or protein in Macadamia nut oil.
Healthy Fats Of Macadamia Nut Oil:
Macadamia nut oil has one of the highest concentrations of monounsaturated fats (oleic acid) of available oils.
This incredible omega-9 fat, oleic acid, helps maintain a healthy heart. In fact, Macadamia nut oil's considered the gold standard for optimizing the health of our internal environment.
Macadamia nut oil is so high in monounsaturated fats (84-85% by weight) that it even surpasses extra virgin olive oil (65-74% by weight).
Ideal Ratio Of Essential Fatty Acids, Macadamia Nut Oil:
Macadamia nut oil has a perfect ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 fatty acids, 1:1.
Our hunter-gatherer ancestors ate an equal balance (1:1 ratio) of linoleic acid (Omega-6) to alpha linolenic acid (Omega-3) essential fatty acids (EFAs).
Junk food, rampant vegetable oil use, and the feeding of grain to food animals (even fish) have resulted in our current consumption ratios rising to a scary 20:1 ratio.
Great For Cooking, Macadamia Nut Oil:
Macadamia nut oil has an extremely high smoke point (410 degrees), which means it's excellent for stir-fry and baking.
Olive oil has a much lower smoke point (325 degrees or less) and Macadamia nut oil degrades when used in cooking.
Macadamia nut oil has a sweet buttery taste, is resistant to oxidation, and is extremely high in vitamin E (four times higher than olive oil) making it the ideal heart-healthy, performance-enhancing, fat.
Nutrition Facts of Macadamia nut oil:
The following nutrition information is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for one tablespoon of Macadamia nut oil.
Calories: 120
Fat: 14g
Sodium: 0mg
Carbohydrates: 0g
Fiber: 0g
Sugars: 0g
Protein: 0g
Production And Extraction of Macadamia nut oil:
The Macadamia tree is an evergreen tree that belongs to the plant family Proteaceae, which is indigenous to Australia and can grow to 12 metres in height.
Macadamia nut trees have been a major small-holder crop in Kenya for the last 30 years.
The tropical climate found around the equator in Kenya, along with the fertile soils found in the Kenyan highlands, makes for ideal Macadamia growing conditions.
Fairoils conducts all macadamia processing at our Athi River facility, south of Nairobi, Kenya.
The very hard exterior shell of the Macadamia nut is cracked (and retained) to extract the oil-rich kernel.
Fairoils then cold presses on purpose-built oil presses to produce a pure & natural macadamia nut oil.
Macadamia nut oil is double-filtered before being stored in large stainless-steel tanks capped with nitrogen, to preclude oxidation.
Kenya is a major food-grade kernel exporter into the US & Europe.
The very selective nature of the export industry means a large portion of nuts are rejected.
Fairoils provides these farmers a valuable second income stream by offering them a market for their rejected nuts.
The main harvest season in Kenya is from March to August, but often kernel exporters hold large volumes of nuts allowing for rejected kernels to be available until October/ November.
The macadamia kernel has a very high oil content yielding 58% to 60% of oil by weight. Macadamia nut oil contains one of the highest levels of monounsaturated fats amongst all food-grade oils including Olive Oil.
Macadamia nut oil is rich in essential fatty acids and also contains Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 7.
Properties of Macadamia nut oil:
Appearance: pale yellow to amber oily liquid (est)
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Saponification Value: 193.00 to 198.00
Flash Point: > 320.00 °F. TCC ( > 160.00 °C. )
Soluble in: cyclomethicone, dimethicone, cloudy, glycerin, cloudy, isopropyl myristate,
mineral oil, propylene glycol, cloudy, sorbitol, cloudy,
soybean oil, sunflower oil, water, 2.551e-020 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
Insoluble in:, water, dimethicone, alcohol, propylene glycol, sorbitol, glycerin
APPEARANCE AT 20°C Slight viscous clear liquid
COLOR Pale yellow to yellow-orange
ODOR Nearly odorless
OPTICAL ROTATION (°) 0 / 0
DENSITY AT 20°C (G/ML)) 0,905 - 0,920
REFRACTIVE INDEX ND20 1,4600 - 1,4700
FLASHPOINT (°C) 340
SOLUBILITY Insoluble in water
ASSAY (% GC) Oleic acid: 55-65% - palmitoleic acid: 15-30%
ACID VALUE (MG KOH/G) < 5
Botanical Name: Foliage of the Macadamia Tree
Macadamia integrifolia
Aroma: Sweet, Fatty and Nutty.
More Fragrant than Sweet Almond Oil and Other Nut Oils.
Viscosity: Thick
Absorption/Feel: Macadamia Nuts
Leaves an Oily Film on the Skin
Color: Clear with a Yellow Tinge
