Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

INCI: MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL
Type: Nut oil
Origin: Cold-pressed from the nuts of the macadamia tree

What it does:

Macadamia oil is a highly stable emollient and occlusive oil celebrated for its rich, skin-identical lipid profile. Primary functions:

1. Barrier repair and moisturization: Its fatty acid composition closely mimics human sebum, allowing it to integrate seamlessly with the skin’s lipid barrier, reinforcing it and reducing TEWL.
2. Skin conditioning: Delivers deep emollience, leaving skin exceptionally soft, smooth, and supple without a heavy greasy feel.
3. Antioxidant contribution: Contains natural tocopherols (Vitamin E) and squalene, providing antioxidant stability and protection.

Why we use it:

Fatty acid profile: It has an extremely high oleic acid content (~55-65%) and a significant amount of palmitoleic acid (omega-7, ~20-25%), a fatty acid also found in human sebum. This unique profile is responsible for its excellent skin affinity and nourishing properties.

Comedogenic rating: Rated 2-3 (low to moderate). While nourishing, its richness may be best for normal, dry, or mature skin.

We use it as a premium replenishing oil for its exceptional barrier-supporting qualities. It is chosen to deeply nourish and restore suppleness, particularly in formulations targeting dry skin or barrier repair.