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Emollient

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Often labeled as: Macadamia Nut Oil

The palmitoleic acid-rich, skin-identical oil.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 3 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

Cold-pressed from Macadamia nuts. It is famous for containing high levels of Palmitoleic Acid (Omega-7), a fatty acid that is abundant in young skin but depletes severely as we age.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Restores youthful skin elasticity, heals a broken barrier, and deeply moisturizes.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A slightly heavier oil; magnificent for mature or dry skin.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is safe for severe tree nut allergies.

The Science

Extracted from a tree nut; individuals with severe nut allergies should exercise extreme caution.

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