About
Uniquely rich in palmitoleic acid (omega-7) — a monounsaturated fatty acid that declines naturally with skin ageing — macadamia oil replenishes what the skin loses over time, making it one of the most skin-compatible carriers for mature complexions. It has a silky, medium-weight texture and excellent shelf stability.
Macadamia nuts are native to the subtropical rainforests of northeastern Australia, where they were a staple food of Aboriginal Australians for thousands of years. Commercial cultivation expanded in Hawaii from the late 19th century. The oil's unique palmitoleic acid content was identified in the 20th century, establishing it as a specialist carrier for mature skin.
Benefits
- ✓Uniquely high palmitoleic acid (omega-7) content
- ✓Exceptionally compatible with mature and ageing skin
- ✓Replenishes age-depleting skin lipids
- ✓Excellent slip and silky finish
- ✓Well-tolerated even by sensitive skin
Pairings (14)
Macadamia's palmitoleic acid replenishes age-declining skin lipids while frankincense's boswellic acids reduce inflammation and support cellular regeneration — an outstanding combination for mature skin treatment.
Macadamia's silky skin-compatible base and sandalwood's meditative, moisturising quality create a luxury calming blend with exceptional skin compatibility — ideal for facial and body massage.
A premium anti-ageing luxury pairing — macadamia's palmitoleic acid compatibility with mature skin and rose otto's profound skin and emotional properties create an exceptional treatment blend.
Macadamia's silky, light texture and slight nuttiness complement cardamom's warmth beautifully in a nourishing and easily absorbed massage oil.
Macadamia is a light, skin-softening carrier with a mild scent that pairs beautifully with bergamot in anti-ageing or dry-skin massage blends.
Macadamia's high palmitoleic acid content and silky texture make it a superb carrier for lavender in mature skin, scar, and regenerative massage blends.
Macadamia's rich, skin-nourishing fatty acids make it an outstanding carrier for Clove Bud, supporting skin integrity against its potential irritancy.
Macadamia's high palmitoleic acid content complements sweet almond perfectly, creating a deeply nourishing blend especially suited to mature skin.
Macadamia's high palmitoleic acid content and silky, medium texture make it an excellent dilution base for neem in mature or dry skin massage blends.
Macadamia's high palmitoleic acid content and smooth, medium consistency make it an ideal carrier to dilute and complement pomegranate seed for mature and dry skin work.
Properties
- Aroma
- very mild, faintly nutty
- Consistency
- medium
- Absorbency
- medium
- Shelf Life
- 12 months
Contraindications
- ⚠Nut allergy risk — patch test essential
- ⚠Higher cost — often blended with lighter carriers to extend