Macadamia Nut Oil

Macadamia nut oil comes from the nuts of the Macadamia Ternifolia, the macadamia tree, originating in Australia and Madagascar. Today, the macadamia tree is found around the world in: New Zealand, South Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, Israel, Hawaii, California and Florida.

Macadamia nut oil has a variety of healthful benefits and is used for skin care, massages, health care and cooking.

SKIN CARE:

Macadamia nut oil is a natural, unrefined, oil. It has a light in texture, is non-greasy, golden-yellowish in color with a sweet, nutty, aroma. It is, often, found in products used for face care, baby care and lip care. It is used for making homemade soap, homemade lotions, creams, balms, body scrubs and bath oils. It offers a variety of homemade skin care benefits including being, naturally, skin friendly.

It is moisturizing, toning and soothing for dry skin, young skin, mature skin, oily skin, sunburns and provides acne relief. It penetrates into the skin very quickly, often called a "vanishing oil". It contains benefits of vitamin E, supporting proper cell function and cell regeneration, helping to heal small wounds, skin irritations, fade scars, stretch marks, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, contributing to anti-aging properties.

SOAP MAKING INFORMATION:

This soap making oil offers great conditioning properties. It produces a stable and conditioning lather. It can be slightly expensive, for the average soap maker, so either use it as a small percentage in your homemade soap recipes, or consider using it for homemade lotion, creams, balms, or body butters.

MASSAGES:

Macadamia nut oil is good massage oil for normal and sensitive skin. It is quick penetrating and considered one of the best carrier oils around used with diluted essential oils for aromatherapy treatments. It emulsifies easily and is slightly thicker than most carrier oils.

HEALTH CARE:

Macadamias contain high protein, rich in vitamins and minerals. They contain approximately 80% of monounsaturated fat, which is the good kind of fat that lowers the LDL (bad cholesterol) and raises the HDL (good cholesterol). It contains palmitoleic acid, (omega 7), which is effective in lowering cholesterol, reducing risk of heart disease, and improving metabolism by curbing appetites helping to burn fat faster.

It contains omega 3s helping to lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, and the severity of arthritis, menstrual cramps, and migraine headaches. Helps to maintain a healthy nervous system and may help to relieve depression.

It contains omega 6s maintaining normal growth and development; bone health, reproductive system, stimulating skin and hair growth and regulating metabolism.

It contains thiamine, which is helpful to convert carbohydrates into energy and maintain the nervous system. It contains benefits of vitamin A, iron, vitamins B1 - (thiamine), B2 - (riboflavin), B3 - (niacin), B6 (pyridoxamine) and benefits of vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant which protects cells from damaging free radicals. This nut is naturally cholesterol free and is, also, a great source of fiber.

COOKING:

This natural oil is highly nutritious. It is ideal for high heat cooking. It is sometimes used as a substitute for olive oil, canola oil, or butter in baking. It can be sprinkled on salads or used as a topping for fish or chicken.

Its high level of antioxidants allows a shelf life, from the time of bottling, of at least 2 years, without refrigeration. Refrigeration is recommended after opening. It has a shelf life if 6 - 12 months, if refrigerated.

There are a variety of uses and healthful benefits of macadamia nut oil! You may consider trying this versatile, natural, oil for its wonderful and bountiful benefits!

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