Pure Kukui Nut Oil (Aleurites moluccans)
Benefits
It is used to soothe sunburns, dry and damaged skin, wounds, chapped lips, lesions, skin infections like eczema, psoriasis and conditions like acne. It is a non-greasy Oil and acts as a wonderful moisturizer. It can be easily absorbed by the skin and penetrates skin pores deeply helping to hydrate very dry skin. The Oil has antioxidant properties, which prevent free radical cell damage.
It is very popular among surfers who use it as a skin emollient against sun, wind, water, and sea salt damage.
Refined Kukui Nut Oil is used in the preparation of cosmetics like lotions, bath soaps, body scrubs, body washes, and essential Oils used for massage and aromatherapy.
This Oil acts as an excellent exfoliator, getting rid of dead skin cells and helping to regenerate new ones.
The Oil improves skin elasticity and is used to reduce the appearance of scars, stretch marks, crow's-feet, and wrinkles.
Amino acids present in this Oil are used as additives in shampoos and hair treatment products for treating damaged hair and scalp. For best results, it is recommended that people suffering from dull and unhealthy hair, massage Kukui Nut Oil onto the scalp because it acts as a conditioner and helps hair to regain lost moisture, protects against split ends, and works as a stimulating agent on scalp for hair growth. It also checks the growth of dandruff and soothes dry, itchy scalps.
A small amount of Kukui Nut Oil is used as a food flavoring agent in salad dressings and seafood. However, as it has a laxative effect, its use is restricted in food, but it has applications in home remedies.
This Oil has numerous health benefits, so be sure to include it in your daily skin care regimen to get a glowing, vibrant skin. The shelf life of kukui nut Oil is 8-12 months. It should not be exposed to direct heat and sunlight.
Most Carrier Oils are unscented or lightly scented and don't interfere with an essential oil's therapeutic properties. They may be used alone or with other oils to nourish your skin.
