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Macadamia Oil – The Skin Barrier Protector

Derived from the seeds of the macadamia nut, macadamia oil contains a powerful combination of fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins to nourish, hydrate, and protect the skin. Macadamia oil addresses the signs of ageing, offering deep hydration, minimising fine lines and wrinkles and reinforcing the skin’s natural barrier.

Discover the powerful effects of macadamia oil, plus 31 other plant oils and extracts, all housed in our Skin Nutrients Facial Oil.

What is Macadamia Oil?

Macadamia oil is a cold-pressed oil derived from the nuts of the macadamia tree, native to Australia. Its delicate, light texture and rich composition make it an ideal moisturiser, suitable for all skin types. High in monounsaturated fats and omega-7, this oil mimics the skin’s natural oils, which allows it to hydrate and nourish without clogging pores. The oil is also packed with vitamins A, E, and antioxidants, offering a potent solution to combat dryness, fine lines, and the skin’s decreasing ability to regenerate over time.

What sets Macadamia oil apart is its remarkable affinity with the skin’s own lipid structure, allowing it to penetrate deeply and repair from within. This makes it a particularly effective ingredient for mature skin, as it helps to restore elasticity, support moisture retention, and defend against oxidative stress.

The Top 5 Benefits of Macadamia Oil

  1. Deep Hydration: Intensely moisturises the skin, providing lasting softness and radiance without heaviness.
  2. Restores Skin Barrier: Rich in omega-7, it strengthens the skin’s protective barrier, locking in moisture and preventing dehydration.
  3. Anti-Ageing: Supports skin elasticity, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with regular use.
  4. Prevents Clogged Pores: Non-comedogenic, it hydrates without the risk of clogging pores or causing breakouts.
  5. Antioxidant Protection: Fights free radicals and environmental stressors, helping to preserve a youthful appearance.

How Can Macadamia Oil Reduce the Signs of Ageing?

As we age, the skin loses its natural moisture, elasticity, and resilience. Macadamia oil helps to counteract these effects, delivering essential hydration while supporting the skin’s natural regeneration processes. Here’s how:

  • Intense Hydration
    The loss of moisture is one of the most visible signs of ageing, leading to dry, dull skin and the deepening of wrinkles. Macadamia oil provides deep hydration, replenishing the skin’s moisture stores without overwhelming it with excess oil. This intense moisturising effect helps smooth fine lines and plumps the skin, restoring its youthful radiance.
  • Omega-7 for Skin Elasticity
    Macadamia oil is rich in omega-7, a rare fatty acid known for its ability to boost collagen production. Collagen is crucial for maintaining skin’s firmness and elasticity, and as we age, its production naturally declines. By stimulating collagen synthesis, omega-7 helps restore the skin’s elasticity, reducing sagging and improving overall skin texture. The result is smoother, firmer skin with a more youthful appearance.
  • Strengthening the Skin’s Barrier
    One of the key aspects of healthy ageing is protecting the skin’s natural barrier, which can weaken with age. Macadamia oil helps to fortify this barrier, preventing moisture loss and shielding the skin from environmental aggressors. By restoring the barrier’s function, Macadamia oil helps retain hydration, combat dryness, and maintain a healthy, balanced complexion.
  • Non-Comedogenic Hydration
    Unlike many oils, Macadamia oil is non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog pores. This makes it an excellent choice for both dry and combination skin types, as it provides hydration without the risk of breakouts or congestion. For mature skin, clogged pores can contribute to uneven texture and the appearance of dullness. Macadamia oil ensures that skin remains moisturised and smooth without exacerbating these concerns.
  • Antioxidant DefenceEnvironmental factors such as UV exposure, pollution, and stress accelerate the ageing process by causing oxidative damage to the skin. The antioxidants in Macadamia oil help combat this damage by neutralising free radicals. This antioxidant protection reduces the impact of environmental stressors, preserving the skin’s elasticity, brightness, and smoothness. Over time, this helps to delay the appearance of premature ageing signs such as wrinkles and age spots.

How to Boost Macadamia Oil’s Benefits

For Macadamia oil to be truly effective, it should be used in conjunction with a comprehensive skincare routine that addresses all aspects of skin health and ageing.

  • Incorporate it into Your Daily Routine
    Macadamia oil should be applied daily to fully benefit from its hydrating and anti-ageing properties. A few drops massaged into damp skin after cleansing can provide deep moisture while boosting skin’s elasticity. Incorporating it into your evening skincare ritual allows it to work overnight, helping to restore the skin’s natural balance.
  • Pair with Other Hydrating Ingredients
    While Macadamia oil excels at delivering moisture, it works even better when paired with other active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid or peptides. Hyaluronic acid draws moisture into the skin, helping to hydrate and plump, while peptides promote collagen production. Together, these ingredients enhance Macadamia oil’s benefits, ensuring a smoother, more youthful complexion.
  • Daily Sunscreen is a Must
    While Macadamia oil provides some antioxidant protection, daily sunscreen is essential for preventing UV-induced damage. Sunscreen shields the skin from the sun’s harmful rays, helping to prevent the breakdown of collagen and elastin. When combined with the restorative effects of Macadamia oil, sunscreen helps preserve skin’s elasticity and brightness, ensuring that the oil’s anti-ageing benefits are maintained over time.
  • Maintain a Skin-Boosting Diet
    A balanced diet rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, and vitamins is crucial for skin health. Incorporate foods like berries, leafy greens, nuts, and omega-3-rich fish into your diet to complement the hydration and regeneration supported by Macadamia oil. Hydration from within will work synergistically with topical applications of the oil to enhance your skin’s overall health and appearance.
  • Tailor Your Application to Skin Needs
    Macadamia oil is suitable for all skin types, but the frequency and amount of oil should be adjusted based on individual needs. For dry or mature skin, a more generous application can provide intense nourishment. For oilier skin types, a lighter layer may suffice. The versatility of Macadamia oil ensures that it can be integrated into any skincare routine, addressing specific concerns while delivering long-term anti-ageing results.
  • With its rich composition of omega-7 and antioxidants, the macadamia oil in our Skin Nutrients Facial Oil is a natural, gentle solution for maintaining youthful, healthy skin.

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Active Ingredients by Product

Amino Acids

Amino acids are molecules used by all living things to make proteins. They are key in various bodily functions, from protein synthesis to tissue repair to nutrient absorption.​

Cysteine HCI - A Healing Non-Essential Amino Acid

A non-essential amino acid that aids the healing process, Cysteine has been used in medicine for more than 30 years. The nutrient replenishes intracellular levels of the natural antioxidant glutathione, which is depleted by age and illness, restoring cells’ ability to fight damage from reactive oxygen species.​ Read more on Cysteine HCI here.

L-Glutamine - An Abundant Nonessential Amino Acid

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body - and is involved in more metabolic processes than any other amino acid. Glutamine supplementation has been shown to enhance immune system function and result in a lower level of infection. In conjunction with Cysteine, Glutamine supplementation has been shown to enhance glutathione stores. Read more on L-Glutamine here.

N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL - An Anti-Ageing Amino Acid

N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL is a form of carnitine that plays a role in energy metabolism, protecting against and repairing existing age-induced mitochondrial DNA damage, boosting mitochondrial function and improving energy turnover. Read more on N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL here.

Arginine - A Multi-Tasking Amino Acid

Arginine is an amino acid, which plays an important role in the synthesis of proteins and cell division. Many studies have linked arginine to enhanced immunity and the improved release of the human growth hormone (HGH), which repairs and regenerates the body’s tissue during sleep. Read more on Arginine here.

L-Citrulline - A Nonessential Animo Acid

Citrulline is an energy-boosting amino acid that improves endurance, cognitive function and blood pressure. It improves the ammonia recycling process and nitric oxide production, which helps blood vessels relax and improves blood flow, all of which improves performance, energy and endurance. Read more on L-Citrulline here.

Taurine (synthetic) - The ‘Wonder Molecule’

An amino acid found most commonly in meat, fish and dairy products, Taurine supports the immune system, the nervous system and healthy muscle function –improving exercise performance, reducing fatigue and increasing fat burning. Taurine also supports insulin health and is a potent brain nutrient. Read more on Taurine here.

Lysine - An Essential Collagen-Producing Amino Acid

Essential in the production of collagen, which supports the growth, repair and maintenance of healthy skin, muscles and connective tissue. Lysine sustains youthful levels of collagen in the skin, and is required to produce elastin. Read more on Lysine here.

Glycine - A Powerhouse Antioxidant

One of three essential amino acids that make up the body’s powerhouse antioxidant, Glutathione – Glycine has been shown to protect DNA and reduce inflammation in the body. Read more on Glycine here.

Vitamins

Vitamins are essential micronutrients. They each work to keep the body function properly – from protecting against infections to helping your body get energy from food and helping your blood clot properly.

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Vitamin A - The All-Rounder

Vitamin A is known to contribute to healthy skin, improved cognitive function, healthy vision and a strengthened immune system. The multifunctional vitamin also acts as an antioxidant, helping to reduce cellular, molecular and tissue damage caused by free radicals. Read more on Vitamin A here.

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) - The Energy Yielding Nutrient

Vitamin B1, otherwise known as Thiamine, is an essential vitamin involved in maintaining an efficient, energy-yielding metabolism, a resilient nervous system, healthy cardiovascular system and balanced psychological function. Read more on Vitamin B1 here.

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) - The Brainpower Nutrient

Vitamin B5, otherwise known as Pantothenic Acid, is one of the essential nutrients needed to reduce tiredness and fatigue and improve mental performance. It contributes to the structure and function of brain cells and has an essential role in the creation of the neurotransmitters. Read more on Vitamin B5 here.

Vitamin B6 - The Hormone Support Vitamin

Vitamin B6 is an essential B vitamin known to support the healthy regulation of hormonal activity, support a strong immune system and keep tiredness and fatigue at bay. Vitamin B6 plays a role in protein metabolism and helps support a healthy function of the nervous system.​ Read more on Vitamin B6 here.

Biotin - The Skin and Hair Saviour

Biotin is a B vitamin and healthy skin, hair, and nails powerhouse. Biotin is also essential to the conversion of food into energy – reducing tiredness and fatigue, supporting balanced psychological function and healthy mucous membranes. Read more on Biotin here.

Folate (Vitamin B9) - The Body Support Vitamin

Folate is essential to the production of red and white blood cells, and to the conversion of carbohydrates into energy. Adequate vitamin B9 intake is extremely important during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy, infancy, and adolescence. It is also vital for psychological function and a healthy immune system.​
Read more on Folate here.

Vitamin C - The Essential Nutrient

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient and an excellent antioxidant in the body. It is vital to the production and maintenance of collagen, stimulation of adrenal function and stress management. Vitamin C has been shown to stimulate the immune system by boosting the activity of white blood cells.​ Read more on Vitamin C here.

Vitamin D3 - The Fat-Soluble Vitamin

Vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble vitamin essential to normal growth and development. Its role in the absorption of calcium is key to a healthy neuromuscular system, normal blood clotting, and heart function. Read more on Vitamin D3 here.

Vitamin E - The Antioxidant Vitamin

Vitamin E is primarily known as a powerful antioxidant with immune-boosting benefits, but it also protects against cognitive decline and memory loss by protecting cells from oxidative stress.​ Read more on Vitamin E here.

Coenzyme Q10 - A Powerful Antioxidant

A powerful, fat-soluble antioxidant and anti-inflammatory produced within the body, Coenzyme Q10 is key in sustaining health and energy, but levels of the nutrient decline with age. Studies have confirmed that, due to its fat-soluble nature, the bioavailability of Coenzyme Q10 is greatly increased by its suspension in oil.​ Read more on Coenzyme Q10 here.

Lutein - An Essential for Ocular Support

A natural carotenoid closely related to Vitamin A, Lutein is an antioxidant known to support ocular health. Research shows Lutein can play a key role in protecting the retina and lens from free radicals, supporting overall eye health and vision. Read more on Lutein here.

Minerals

Minerals are elements that come from soil and water. They are necessary for 3 key reasons: building strong bones and teeth, controlling body fluids inside and outside cells, and turning the food you eat into energy.

Selenium - The Hormonal Balance Supporter

Selenium plays a critical role in reproduction, thyroid hormone metabolism, DNA synthesis and protection from infection. The mineral also plays a vital role in boosting antioxidant activity in the body and providing protection against free radical damage.​​ Read more on Selenium here.

Zinc - The Immune System Supporter

Zinc improves immune resilience by regulating the function of white blood cells and helping to curtail the progression of viral cold and flu symptoms. Zinc is also an important nutrient for healthy growth and development, muscle repair, DNA synthesis, fertility, reproduction and sexual function.​ Read more on Zinc here.

Magnesium - The Anti-Stress Mineral

Magnesium, in the highly bioavailable form of Magnesium Malate, is a natural tranquiliser known to relax skeletal muscles and smooth muscles of blood vessels and the gastrointestinal tract. Thanks to this function, Magnesium may also be helpful for nervousness, anxiety, low energy and muscle cramps. Read more on Magnesium Malate here.

Iodine - The Thyroid-Supporting Nutrient

Iodine’s most important role is to ensure healthy thyroid function as it helps to regulate the production of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). It also supports cognitive function, a strong nervous system and a healthy, energy-yielding metabolism. Read more on Iodine (from potassium iodide) here.

Botanical Extracts

Botanical extracts are concentrated substances derived from plants, containing beneficial compounds that support various aspects of health.​

Ashwagandha - The Mental Performance-Supporting Herb

A popular Ayurvedic herb and adaptogen, Ashwagandha contributes to increased mental performance and focus. An ally during menopause, it helps address menopause-related depression and mood swings. When taken regularly, Ashwagandha can also help reduce anxiety, by boosting the production of GABA – an important natural tranquiliser in the brain. Read more on Ashwagandha here.

Sage - The Nutrient-Rich Herb

A common herb, Sage is known to improve brain function, support digestive health and provide metabolic support. During menopause, Sage is known to help alleviate associated menopausal symptoms. Read more on Sage here.

Turmeric (root) Extract - The Anti-Inflammatory Spice

A spice used in India for thousands of years in cooking and herbal medicine, Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial effects. It also supports the liver and detoxification pathways. Read more on Turmeric Extract here.

Omega 3’s

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats that play a crucial role in brain function, heart health and reducing inflammation.​

Flaxseed Oil - A Rich Source of Essential Fatty Acids

Flaxseed oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce inflammation in all systems, increase the radiance and elasticity of the skin and boost the immune system. Read more on Flaxseed Oil here.

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