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Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Oil

Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Oil

MAC
8/10
Concern level
High concern

Macadamia oil is a fixed plant oil used mainly as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. It is prized for its rich, cushiony feel and excellent spreadability, and it is often used in moisturizers, body oils, balms, hair products, and massage formulas. Its fatty-acid profile is dominated by monounsaturated lipids, giving it a nourishing, barrier-softening profile.

Pore-clogging
Low
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data

Benefits

MoisturizingSupports Barrier Function

Chemical Properties

Typical Concentration
1.00% - 100.00%
CAS Number: 128497-20-1

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin9/10
oily skin5/10
sensitive skin7/10
acne prone5/10
mature skin8/10
normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with: No major ingredient incompatibilities are established., May be too rich when combined with multiple heavy oils, butters, or waxes in acne-prone formulas., Avoid use on skin with a known macadamia/tree-nut allergy., Oxidized oil should not be used on highly sensitive or inflamed skin.

Risks & Warnings

Usually well tolerated, but it can occasionally contribute to breakouts in very acne-prone users because it is a richer emollient oil. Botanical oil allergy is possible, and oxidized oil may be more irritating. Because it is derived from a tree nut, use extra caution in people with known macadamia allergy, especially on compromised skin.

Vegan Cruelty-Free

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