Macadamia Oil

What Macadamia Oil is & what it does

Macadamia Oil is a plant oil pressed from the nuts of the macadamia tree. It is an emollient rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, especially oleic and palmitoleic acid, which give it a cushiony, fast-absorbing feel. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it softens skin and helps reinforce the surface lipid layer.

Is Macadamia Oil comedogenic or does it clog pores?

Macadamia Oil is often described as having a low to moderate comedogenic rating, and it absorbs relatively quickly compared with heavier oils. How any oil behaves still varies from person to person, so those very prone to clogged pores may want to patch test first.

What does Macadamia Oil do in skincare?

Macadamia Oil is an emollient that softens skin and helps support its surface lipid layer. It is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids such as oleic and palmitoleic acid, which give it a cushiony, fast-absorbing feel in creams and sunscreens.

Is Macadamia Oil natural or synthetic?

Macadamia Oil is natural, being a plant oil pressed from the nuts of the macadamia tree. It is used in its refined or unrefined form depending on the product.

Sunscreens with Macadamia Oil

We rate 35 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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