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Contact SupplierKukui nut oil is pale and clear and non-greasy. It was previously used as a cooking medium but currently is mostly used as emollients in cosmetic products. The oil has great medicinal properties and can be used to treat a multiple of skin conditions. Kukui nut oil is loaded with natural polyunsaturated fatty acids. It contains linoleic acid, i.e. omega – 6 fatty acid and also a-linolenic, i.e, omega – 6 fatty acid. It is used extensively in treating mild and even severe skin conditions.
The shelf life of Kukui nut oil is very low, around 6 months to 1 year. It needs to be stored in a cool place that does not get direct sunlight. It is best to refrigerate the oil, after opening.
USES
Kukui nut oil penetrates quickly and being light finds use as a moisturizer. It softens the skin and also helps in treating sunburns and irritations. The oil is helpful in treating skin conditions like chapped skin, superficial burns and a host of skin ailments.
It has been found that Kukui nut oil prevents epidermal water loss and thus improves skin elasticity. It also boosts the formation of anti-inflammatory metabolites.
Kukui nut oil is also used in preparing sun care products and even conditioning shampoos. It provides better protection against the sun and other harsh elements. The oil penetrates the skin quickly and does not leave a greasy feeling. It is used to heal skin problems like dryness, eczema, psoriasis and other severe skin problems. It can reverse the damage done to the skin and leaves it smooth, radiant and supple.
The oil can be used to treat hemorrhoids too.