Kukui nut oil is used to moisturize the skin as it has fatty acids. It protects the skin from the sun, salt, wind & other issues. It is also used to treat minor skin irritations, burns & wounds. It is also used as a massage oil. It can be easily absorbed by the skin; it forms a protective barrier on the skin. It is used to treat sunburns, windburns, chapped skin, dry skin, acne, scars & maturing skin.
It is extracted by the cold-pressed method.
Kukui nut Oil has got several uses as listed below :
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to the desired area.
Kukui nut oil is absorbed by the deep layers of the skin & it forms the protective barrier that protects from the environmental damage. It is used for treating sunburns, windburn, eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, acne, scars, stretch marks, and maturing skin.It is best for dry, oily & mixed skin types. It is safe for acne-prone skin as it is non-comedogenic.It has a neutral nutty odor. It can be used for different recipes.It is also known as Indian walnut, Varnish, or Kemiri tree, the kukui nut tree belongs to Hawaii. It is sweet oil that can heal acne & soothe different burns.It nourishes the skin but it can go rancid soon.Kukui nut oil is native to Hawaii & belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. It is used in Beauty, Food, Aromatherapy, Nutraceutical, Beverage, Sports Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Pet Nutrition, and Vitamins & Supplements. AG Industries is the leading manufacturer & supplier of Kukui Nut Oil. It has extreme shelf-life stability. It is repellent to high temperatures.
Botanical Name | : | Aleurites moluccanus | |
Parts Used | : | Nuts | |
Color & Odor | : | Colorless to pale yellow colored liquid @ Mild pleasant, nutty odour | |
Methods of Extraction | : | Cold Pressed | |
Constituents | : | Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oleic & Palmitic | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.920 - 0.930 @ 20°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | -1º to -23º @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | > 320°F. TCC ( > 160°C) | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.470 - 1.480 @ 20°C | |
Density | : | 0.92 g/cm3 at 25 °C(lit.) | |
Shelf Life | : | Two years | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in oils, glycerin, insoluble in water & alcohol |
Softer skin without messy greasy oil. Great for winter chaffed skin as well as a nighttime face and neck oil.
It can be used as an alternative remedy for diaper rash, dry skin, little scrapes and scratches, and sore, inflamed gums from teething. All-natural, doesn't clog pores and a little goes a long, long way!