macademia carrier oil

[Deo Maskey]

Can any one let me know what dilution macademia oil should be used in and with which other oils it goes best? Also which vitamins it is rich in.

I am having trouble finding info on this carrier.

Thanks for any help.

Izzig

 

[Hikikomori]

Hi Izzig

Macadamia oil is a fairly new arrival on the aromatherapy scene. Our teacher told us it's high in Palmitoleic acid, a mono-unsaturated fatty acid also found in sebum, thus making it an excellent oil for older skin which is drying out as the sebum diminshes. It's highly nourishing and good for all dry skin conditions. It has a natural SPF4 and has been used in sun preparations. In France it is used to help sunburn.

 

[GoldenDafadills]

Hi Izzig

I use Macadamia oil but only on myself. The reason I use it is because I have dry skin - it is rich in palmitoleic acid (the essential fatty acid found in sebum).

Unrefined Macadamia oil has a fine texture, has a golden hue and has very little aroma - so I sometimes make up 10ml and add 4/5 drops of my fave oils - depending on how I'm feeling but usually sandalwood, rose, lavender and frankincense.

I had a look in one of my books and:

For dry skin conditions, it suggests:

15 ml Macadamia oil
10 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 drops of sandalwood
1 drop of rose otto

For ageing skin:

10ml Macadamia oil
15ml Apricot kernel oil
2 drops neroli
1 drop myrrh
1 drop geranium

The oil I have is from Aus but I will be looking for a supplier closer to home for a replacement - not all suppliers have it.

Obviously, as with all nut products, check before using it!!!!

Hope that's of some use.

Wendy x