Description
Kukui Nut Oil
Description – Also sometimes known as Candlenut or Lumbang, Kukui is a large forest tree native to South East Asia and Hawaii. A relatively unknown oil that has gained some popularity in recent years. Vitamins A, C and E are added from natural sources to stabilise the oil and extend its life. The oil was traditionally used for anointing new-born babies in Hawaii to protect their skin form the sun, sea and sand.
| Common Name | Kukui Nut Oil |
| Botanical Name | Aluerites Moluccana |
| Botanical Family | Euphorbaceae |
| Extraction Method | Cold Pressed |
| Aroma | Negligible |
| Country of Origin | Hawaii |
| Appearance | Pale Yellow, Thin |
| Skin Feel | Penetrating, Easily absorbed, doesn’t block pores |
| Skin Type | Any |
| Properties | Softening, Soothing, Protective |
| Heat Stability | Keep below 40c |
| Saponification Value | 185-195 |
| Storage | 18-24 Months |
| Typical Fatty Acid Profile | 9% Saturated, 21% Monounsaturated, 70% Polyunsaturated |
| Main Constituents (Typical Values) | 41% Linoleic Acid, 29% Linolenic Acid, 19% Oleic Acid, 6% Palmitic Acid, 3% Stearic Acid |
| Natural Vitamin Content |
Common Uses
- Protect Skin – from elemental damage by preventing trans-epidermal water loss
- Softening – use neat or add to creams and lotions for a softening effect
- Troublesome skin – nourishes, soothes and soften very dry and easily irritated skin
- Balms – add to balms for chapped or dry skin
Packaging – Supplied in clear PET bottles with flip top lid for easy dispensing. Fully labelled with common name, botanical name, BBE date and batch code. SDS and Certificate of analysis available for download
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Recommended Reading: Carrier Oils for Aromatherapy & Massage (4th Edition, 2008) Len Price with Shirley Price