Good for the Skin
The
high fat content and great antioxidant character of macadamia nut oil
had made it useful in the cosmetics industry as an additive in many skin
care products.
The regenerative effects of the oil promote softer and
younger looking skin. The monounsaturated oils are able to replace the
original oils in damaged skin.
The palmitoleic acid present in Macadamia oil aids skin in regaining elasticity in situations where it has
been lost.
The high antioxidant effects of the oil make it an ideal
moisturizer and helps to prevent sunburn by helping the skin retain its
moisture. The high vitamin E content of the oil aids in healing small
wounds.