"Benefits of Macadamia Nut Oil Heart Health: The high oleic acid content in macadamia nut oil (even higher than olive oil) makes it important for re-balancing your cholesterol levels and actually reducing the amount of triglycerides in the blood. Energy Levels: Although the benefits to heart health and cholesterol balance are clear, macadamia nuts also feature an extremely high number of calories, which can represent a quick boost of energy to the body. Antioxidant Potential: The high antioxidant content in macadamia nut oil makes it a potent addition to your immune system and can help to clean out your entire system. Eye Health: Some of the antioxidants in macadamia nut oil have been linked to boosting eye health, namely by preventing macular degeneration and slowing the development of cataracts Skin Health: Macadamia nut oil can help reduce oxidative stress on the body’s fats and the skin, helping to prevent wrinkles, age spots, slow healing rates, and other signs of aging. By consuming essential fatty acids, you can minimize skin conditions such as dandruff, dry skin, dry hair and brittle nails. Shaving and Moisturizing: Macadamia nut oil can be a wonderful way to moisturize the skin on a daily basis, particularly for men who regularly shave. Rather than using traditional shaving oils, the smooth, anti-inflammatory nature of macadamia nut oil can help soothe the skin and moisturize it at the same time, leaving smooth, healthier skin behind. Hair and Lip Health: The rich acid content of macadamia nut oil also makes it beneficial for your hair; mixing it into natural shampoos can help to increase the shine and health of your hair, and strengthen the follicles in their beds, reducing hair loss. You can also make natural lip balm with macadamia nut oil and beeswax to significantly boost the appearance and health of your lips; the rapid healing properties help chapped lips very quickly and reduce any inflammation in sores or wounds."
