Organic Macadamia Oil COSMOS certified

Information

Practical information :

• Botanical name : Macadamia integrifolia
• Appearance: Clear liquid, may have a slight yellow tint
• Odor: Light, sweet and nutty, characteristic of macadamia nuts
• Texture: Light and non-greasy, it is easily absorbed by the skin, leaving a sensation of softness and comfort.

Extraction process :

Macadamia oil is obtained by a cold-pressing process that preserves the integrity of the nut's essential nutrients and natural aromas. The process begins with careful harvesting of the nuts, followed by drying and shelling to extract the oil-rich kernels. The kernels are then cold-pressed, without the use of external heat, to maintain a low temperature that ensures the preservation of fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants. After extraction, the oil is filtered to remove any impurities, resulting in a clear, pure, high-quality oil. This process guarantees an exceptional macadamia oil, ideal for both cosmetic and food uses.

Benefits and Properties :

Macadamia oil, rich in fatty acids, is a real treasure for nourishing and regenerating the skin. Its high oleic acid (omega-9) content deeply moisturizes, while palmitoleic acid strengthens the skin barrier, ideal for mature skin. With its balanced fatty acid composition, this oil is perfectly suited to cosmetics and the creation of top-of-the-range soaps, providing effectiveness and gentleness.

Properties :

• Softening and nourishing: Deeply moisturizes and prevents skin dehydration, thanks to its fatty acid-rich composition, similar to that of human sebum.
• Highly penetrating: It absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy film, allowing skin to breathe naturally.
• Repairing and soothing: Ideal for damaged or irritated skin, it soothes and repairs the skin, leaving it soft and protected.
• Rich in antioxidants: Contains high levels of vitamins and antioxidants that help protect skin from free radical damage.
• Anti-aging: Thanks to its high palmitoleic acid content, it is particularly beneficial for mature skin, helping to maintain elasticity and combat wrinkle formation.
• Fortifying for hair: Used in hair products, it fortifies roots, nourishes hair and gives it a shiny, healthy appearance.

Fatty Acid Composition of Macadamia Oil

• Saturated fatty acids (SFA) :
  • Palmitic acid: 7 - 10%.
  • Stearic acid: 2 - 6%.
  • Arachidic acid: Up to 4%.
• Monounsaturated fatty acids :
  • Palmitoleic acid: 13 - 27%.
  • Oleic acid: 50 - 70%.
  • Eicosenoic acid: Up to 4%.
• Polyunsaturated fatty acids :
  • Linoleic acid: 1 - 6%.

Recommended for which skin type :

• Dry skin: Macadamia oil is highly moisturizing and repairing, perfect for dry skin. It helps restore natural moisture and maintain the skin's hydrolipidic film, preventing dryness.
• Sensitive skin: With its soothing and nourishing properties, macadamia oil is ideal for sensitive skin. It calms irritation and redness, while reinforcing the skin's barrier against external aggressors.
• Mature skin: Rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants, macadamia oil is beneficial for mature skin. It helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while promoting skin elasticity and youthfulness.
• Combination to oily skin: Despite its richness, macadamia oil penetrates quickly without leaving a greasy film, making it a good option for combination to oily skin. It helps balance sebum production and moisturize skin without clogging pores.

How to store Macadamia oil :

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Make sure it's securely closed.
• It generally keeps for up to 12 months after opening.

Tips and Tricks for the Soap Maker :

Macadamia oil can be used up to 30% in your cold-saponification soap recipes, helping to create hard, long-lasting soaps.

This oil enriches each bar of soap with its moisturizing, regenerating and protective properties, providing luxurious skin care. It is distinguished by its rapid absorption, allowing the soap to nourish the skin without leaving a greasy residue. What's more, macadamia oil is rich in antioxidants and vitamin E, which protect the skin from free radical damage. Incorporating this oil into your soaps is therefore an excellent way to vary your creations while enhancing their beneficial qualities.

Its saponification value
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The saponification value of Macadamia oil is 139, which means that 0.139 g of NAOH soda are needed to saponify 1 g of Macadamia oil. This information will help you calculate your own recipe.

In your calculator, choose "Macadamia Oil" or "Macadamia Nut Oil".

It's a stable oil with a long shelf life, so our soaps will also have an amazing longevity. Its content in your recipe will be between 5% and 30% maximum.

Tips :

Macadamia oil can be used as a base oil in your soap recipe, or as a complement to other oils to benefit from its moisturizing and soothing properties.

• Versatility for all skin types: Macadamia oil is suitable for all skin types, making it a versatile choice for diversifying your soap recipes.
• Dosage in recipes: You can use macadamia oil up to 30% of the total oil composition in your soap recipe, guaranteeing nourishing properties without compromising the soap's structure.
• Substitution of ingredients: Macadamia oil can replace coconut butter in recipes. It confers a similar hardness while providing superior softness to the skin.
• Finished soap characteristics: The use of macadamia oil results in a hard soap with a medium but creamy lather, offering a luxurious and comfortable washing experience.
• Improved softness: Thanks to its rich fatty acid composition, macadamia oil makes the soap very gentle on the skin, ideal for those with sensitive or dry skin.
• Soap enrichment: Add a little macadamia oil to the trace to further enrich your soap with nutrients, enhancing its moisturizing and repairing properties.

Additions / Superfatting :

When I make my recipe with this oil, I don't hesitate to add chia seeds or green coffee peel. This makes a first-rate exfoliating shower soap.

Mussels:

Our molds are flexible, making them easy to remove from the mold once the soap has hardened. What's more, they enable better heat retention during the saponification process, promoting optimal soap setting.

Be aware that the reaction between soda and oils can generate heat. Use our special molds and monitor the temperature throughout the process to avoid freezing your soaps.

Tips and Usage for Solid Shampoo and Conditioner :

Add 10 ml of Macadamia oil to your solid shampoo or conditioner recipe. Works perfectly with castor oil.

The use of macadamia oil in solid shampoos offers several benefits, which are further enhanced when combined with wheat germ oil. Here are the key benefits of this synergy:

1. Deep hydration: Macadamia oil is exceptionally moisturizing, bringing intense hydration to hair without weighing it down. This is particularly beneficial for dry or damaged hair, restoring softness and shine.
2. Protection and repair: Rich in essential fatty acids, macadamia oil helps strengthen the hair fiber, protect hair from environmental damage and reduce breakage. It also helps maintain hair elasticity.
3. Complement with wheat germ oil:Wheat germ oil is rich in vitamins E and B, as well as antioxidants, perfectly complementing macadamia oil in nourishing the scalp and stimulating healthy hair growth. It helps prevent damage caused by free radicals and keeps hair healthy.
4. Soothing scalp care: macadamia oil's anti-inflammatory properties soothe irritated scalps, while wheat germ oil offers regenerating effects that help treat dandruff and scalp irritation.
5. Use in solid shampoo formulas: When incorporated into solid shampoos, macadamia oil helps create a product that doesn't leave a heavy residue, offering a light, effective washing experience.

The indications and advice given above are provided for information purposes only, based on reputable sources in aromatherapy, soap-making and phytotherapy.
They should in no way be considered as medical advice.
It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
It is essential to consult a health professional before using essential oils or any other product mentioned.
Furthermore, please note that the product discussed in this context is not intended for consumption.