Hydrogenated Macadamia Seed Oil

AKA “Hardened macadamia nut oil, Hydrogenated macadamia oil”

Oil

Ingredient Facts

Hydrogenated macadamia seed oil

AKA: Hardened macadamia nut oil, Hydrogenated macadamia oil

Oil · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Clean

Hydrogenated Macadamia Seed Oil is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of the oil expressed from the seeds of Macadamia integrifolia, Proteaceae

Effective at 30.0%

Family

Proteaceae (Protea family)

Plant Part

Seed

CAS #

129811-19-4

Form

Oil

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Functions

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Macadamia nut oil was traditionally used by indigenous Australians for skin and hair care. Hydrogenation of macadamia seed oil was developed in the 20th century to create a more stable oil suitable for cosmetic formulations while maintaining its emollient and nourishing properties.