Macadamia
Carrier OilMacadamia integrifolia / Macadamia tetraphylla
Origin: Australia, Hawaii
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 (27)
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 palmitoleic acid content and silky texture make it a luxurious carrier that enhances sandalwood's skin benefits.
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 skin-softening oleic acid content makes it a luxurious carrier that beautifully supports Cedarwood in nourishing massage blends.
Macadamia's skin-nourishing, palmitoleic-acid-rich profile pairs beautifully with Cedar for luxurious body and facial massage blends.
A beautifully silky carrier with excellent skin affinity that provides a luxurious base for this therapeutic oil.
Macadamia's high oleic acid content and silky skin feel make it an ideal carrier for clary sage in mature skin or hormonal massage blends.
Macadamia's rich palmitoleic acid content aids skin penetration and provides a luxurious base for warming black pepper massage blends.
Macadamia's high palmitoleic acid content and skin-softening properties complement olive's oleic richness perfectly, creating a deeply nourishing yet slightly lighter blend.
Macadamia's silky, skin-identical fatty acid profile makes it a premium carrier for spruce in body and deep tissue massage.
Macadamia's rich, slightly nutty, deeply emollient nature is a luxurious carrier partner for Agarwood, particularly in high-end skin and body treatments.
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.
Macadamia's high palmitoleic acid content and silky texture pair beautifully with St John's Wort, enhancing spreadability and skin nourishment in therapeutic massage.
Macadamia's high palmitoleic acid content mirrors rosehip's skin-replenishing profile, making them an outstanding duo for mature skin massage.
Macadamia's rich palmitoleic acid content beautifully complements sunflower's linoleic profile, creating a balanced and luxurious skin-nourishing blend.
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