MACADAMIA NUT OIL Cold pressed extra virgin
The incredible 4 in 1 vegetable oil
Benefits your health, beauty, cooking and salad dressing
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Macadamia nut oil
ATTRIBUTES OF MACADAMIA NUT OIL Contains up to 85% monounsaturated fats A smoke point of 210⁰ C Unrefrigerated shelf life of two years Healthy ratio omega-3 fatty acids to the omega-6 fatty acids Commercially used in beauty and hair products
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MACADAMIA OIL VERSUS OTHER OILS
BENEFITS OF MACADAMIA OIL
BEAUTY BENEFITS OF MACADAMIA NUT OIL
For dry skin Macadamia nut oil can be used to treat dry, damaged or aging skin. Macadamia nut oil contains palmitoleic acid, which contains many anti-aging compounds. Some of these compounds have been found to decrease the rate at which the skin matures. However, the palmitoleic acid found in macadamia nut oil can not only slow down signs of aging, but some research has found that it can even remove signs of aging. Macadamia nut oil is light and not greasy, making it a wondeful oil for the skin, and especially the face. When used regularly on the skin, macadamia nut oil can soften, moisturize and even add a glow to dry or damaged skin.
For Hair Macadamia nut oil contains several important vitamins and minerals that make it a great way to treat dry hair. The oil is relatively light and not greasy, making it an excellent treatment for hair. The oil is easily absorbed by both the hair follicles as well as the scalp itself, resulting in less amount of dandruff, increased silkiness and shine of the hair, and even a promotion in the rate at which the hair grows. While macadamia oil is most often used as a type of conditioner for hair, and therefore is washed out after application, it is light enough to leave in the hair without leaving hair greasy or weighed down.
For nail care Macadamia nut oil also makes a wonderful nail treatment. In the winter, dry skin can often result in the appearance of tom or damaged cuticles around the edges of nail beds. Using a small amount of macadamia nut oil can soften these cuticles, resulting in greater ease of removal. Keeping the skin around the nail bed soft can prevent tom, damaged cuticles from occurring in the first place. To make a great macadamia nut oil nail treatment, pour a small amount of the oil into microwave safe bowl or cup, and warm in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds. This should warm the oil to a comfortable temperature that is not so hot as to prevent you from putting your hands into it. Carefully place one hand into the oil, and keep it there for about five minutes. Remove the hand from the oil, and carefully massage the fingertips and nail beds. This will not only improve the condition of the cuticles, but will also result in stronger and healthier nails. Repeat the process with the opposite hand. To obtain optimum results, this procedure should be repeated once a week.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF MACADAMIA NUT OIL Macadamia nut oil has similar characteristics that are found in other types of vegetable oils. However, it does have a chemical structure far superior to those other oils. It certainly differs from any other types of nuts, in that the chemical composition of macadamia nut oil is loaded with healthy attributes. It comprises of over a high of 81% plus monounsaturated fatty acid, a further 12% is made up of saturated fatty acids and 4% of polyunsaturated fatty acids. The macadamia nut oil also has an odd but healthy ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. A high intake of macadamia nut oil appears to protect cardiovascular disease by lowering serum cholesterol and increasing the HDL (good)-cholesterol levels.
COOKING BENEFITS Due to the high smoking point, macadamia nut oil is considered as one of the best cooking or frying oil available. It can be used several times without deterioration. The very slight nutty taste has no effect on the product when it is cooked or fried. The macadamia oil is also very healthy and adds value to the product.
SALAD DRESSINGS Macadamia nut oil with it’s slightly nutty taste is ideally suited for salad dressings. The health elements in the oil also adds value. There are many recipes available using macadamia nut oil as a base.
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