Macadamia Nut Oil

What is it?	A liquid oil pressed from macadamia nuts.
Appearance	A golden yellow liquid oil.
Texture	Silky smooth.
Scent	The unrefined version is slightly nutty, but not overwhelmingly so. The refined stuff doesn’t smell like much at all.
Absorbency Speed	Fast
Solubility	Oil
Why do we use it in formulations?	Because it absorbs into the skin quickly it’s a great choice for making lightweight lotions that absorb into the skin quickly, and it can help lighten heavier oils like shea butter.
Do you need it?	I really like it, but as far as fast-absorbing carrier oils go it is one of the pricier ones. You could get away with grapeseed or safflower oil instead in most applications.
Refined or unrefined?	I like the unrefined variety for the nutty scent.
Strengths	Beautiful, fast-absorbing oil that’s rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
Weaknesses	A pricier carrier oil, and obviously not suitable for those with nut allergies.
Alternatives & Substitutions	Other fast-absorbing carrier oils like grapeseed and safflower (though you’ll lose the nutty scent).
How to Work with It	I love it in lotions, lip balms, and body butters.
Storage & Shelf Life	Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, macadamia nut oil should last up to two years.
Tips, Tricks, and Quirks	The nutty scent and colour can vary from batch to batch with the unrefined version.
Recommended starter amount	100mL (3.3fl oz)
Where to Buy it	Buy it from an online DIY ingredient supplier or Amazon.

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