Botanical Name: Aleurite moluccans Plant Part: Nut Extraction Method: Expeller press
Origin: Australia
Description: Also known as Candle Nut Tree, Kukui nut trees grow up to 20 meters in height, distinctive in their light green silvery foliage, usually grow wild on the lower slopes of the mountains. The fruits or nuts of the kukui nut tree are rich in oil of a pleasant nutty odour.
Color: Pale yellow Common Uses: Kukui nut oil is cold pressed from the fruits of kukui nut tree to retain high levels of natural polyunsaturated fatty acids. This light natural oil is used today in all high quality skin preparations due to its ability to quickly penetrate the skin. For centuries Hawaiians have used Kukuinut oil to protect skin from salt water, harsh sun and drying winds. Excellent for dry skin, psoriasis, eczema or any severe skin condition.
Consistency: Typical and Characteristic of Carrier Oils.
History: Kukui nut tree is the official state tree of Hawaii and have been used by the Hawaiian for centuries. The Polynesian voyagers brought the plant to the Hawaiians. Cautions: Non toxic and non sensitizing
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Submited By: Anita from Madison, Wisconsin on 05/11/2007 Rating:
This is a truly remarkable oil. Used as a moisturizer, it makes the skin glow and feel soft; yet the skin
does not appear oily or greasy. It feels healthy and healing when you apply it. I have tried more
expensive oil moisturizers, such as organic olive oil, and they do not even compare .
Submited By: Sarah from los angeles, California on 11/07/2006 Rating:
I was extreamly inpressed with the quality of this oil! It make a great moisturizer.
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