Product description

Macadamia oil, cold pressed, BIO, deodorized is a vegetable oil obtained from the seeds (nuts) of the Macadamia integrifolia tree. The basis of production is mechanical cold pressing (LCP), which preserves the natural lipid profile of the oil. It then undergoes a gentle deodorisation - a physical process designed to reduce or remove the oil's natural aroma without conventional chemical refining. The result is an oil with a more neutral scent, particularly suitable for formulations where you don't want to affect the resulting fragrance, but want to preserve the character of the cold-pressed oil.

The organic quality indicates the origin of the raw material from organic farming. The oil is popular in cosmetics for its comfortable sensory similar to natural sebum, good spreadability and versatile use in skin, body and hair products.

Active ingredients and natural components

• Fatty acids typical of macadamia: a high proportion of monounsaturated fatty acids, including palmitoleic acid (omega-7), which is structurally close to the lipids naturally occurring in the skin.
• Minor constituents: tocopherols and other lipid fractions may occur naturally in cold-pressed oils; deodorisation may slightly reduce their amount.
• Natural SPF: the literature lists a low SPF of approximately 3-4 for macadamia oil; it is not a substitute for sunscreen.

Key benefits

• Softens and smooths skin without a noticeable greasy film.
• Promotes skin comfort for dryness and tightness - suitable for use in regenerative formulas.
• More neutral fragrance compared to undeodorised LZS oil - ideal for use in both perfumed and unperfumed products.
• Versatile emollient for skin, body and hair cosmetics.
• Good sensoriality - fast spreadability and a smooth, "satin" finish.

Suitable for products such as

• facial oils and oil serums (also as a base for blends)
• creams, body lotions and emulsions with active ingredients
• body and massage oils
• lip balms, protective balms and sticks
• hair products: oil treatments, hair serums, leave-in creams
• cosmetics for sensitive skin, where a low aroma of the raw materials is desirable

Use in formulation

• Recommended dosage: in practice, approximately 1-10% is commonly used in emulsions and 5-100% in oil products, depending on the type of formulation.
• Miscible with most vegetable oils, butters and emollients.
• Compatible with common emulsifiers used in natural and professional cosmetics.
• Insoluble in water - belongs to the oil phase.
• Recommended to add during cooling (at temperatures below 40 °C), especially for emulsions and products with sensitive actives.
• Tip: for oil serums and water-free products, consider adding an antioxidant (e.g. tocopherol or rosemary CO2 extract).

Safety and storage

• For external use only; avoid contact with eyes.
• We recommend a tolerance test on a small area of skin before first use.
• For persons with increased sensitivity to nuts, we recommend extra caution.
• Store well sealed, in a dry and dark place, out of direct sunlight and heat sources.

FAQ - frequently asked questions

To learn more about the benefits and uses of vegetable oils in skin and hair care, read our article Skin and Hair Care in Winter.

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