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10 BENEFITS OF MACADAMIA FOR SKIN CARE Other than jojoba oil (which is actually considered a waxy ester as opposed to an oil) it's the closest match to the naturally occurring sebum of the skin. It is hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic oil. It contains squalene and oleic acid that assists with cell regeneration, making this oil particularly useful for dry or chapped skin as it softens and moisturizes. It contains omega 6 linoleic acid which is useful for balancing sebum production in oily skin and creates a natural protective barrier. The shell in which it is housed and added to the oil is rich in naturally occurring vitamin E. Oils extracted from macadamia contain omega 7 or palmitoleic acid, which is beneficial for wound healing, wounds, scratches, and burns. It contains phytosterols that assist with itchiness and redness. It's highly emollient oil, yet light and penetrating that's excellent for dry and mature skins that have a reduced production of natural sebum. The oil extracted from macadamia has excellent spreadability, lubrication and penetration properties that impart a smooth non-greasy after effect. This oil also has a slight sunscreen effect. ✔Apart from all the goodies it delivers to your skin, the composition of oil extracted from macadamia is rich in phytochemical compound such as tocopherols, squalene and tocotrienols, which protect the oil against oxidation. While a lot of oils go rancid fairly quickly, macadamia oil is considered stable once harvested for a period of two years.