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    Health benefits of using Kukui Nut Oil Quick Facts
    Name: Health benefits of using Kukui Nut Oil
    Colors Semi clear- Light yellow
    Health benefits Treats constipation, chapped skin, sunburn, stretch marks, thrush
    Kukui nut oil is a refined and cold pressed oil that is semi clear to light yellow in color. This oil bears a light, pleasant, sweet and nutty scent. It acts as a moisturizer which has balance amounts of linoleic fatty acids and oleic fatty acids. It is loaded with antioxidants such as Vitamin C, E and A. It helps to treat the skin problems such as psoriasis, eczema as well as dry and chapped skin. It is used from generations to soothe as well as rejuvenate skin. Being a non-comedogenic it does not clog the pores of the skin. It penetrates to the deep layers of the skin by creating a protective shield which helps to lock in the moisture.

    Health Benefits of Kukui nut oil

    • It is used to treat constipation, chapped skin, eczema, dysentery, sore throats, sores, skin fungus, sciatica and minor skin abrasions.
    • It lowers the appearance of sunburn, stretch marks, tonsillitis, thrush, tumors, toothache and ulcers.
    • It moisturizes the skin and also prevents from sun damage.
    • It lowers the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
    • It provides relief from the pain of burns caused due to radiation therapy.
    • It could be added to the bath water.
    • It softens the crow’s feet.
    • It is used to treat burns, wounds and minor skin irritations.
    • It prevents and softens crow’s feet.
    • It is used to treat sunburns, eczema,windburns, psoriasis, chapped skin, dry skin conditions, scars, acne, lesions and maturing skin.
    • It treats itchy scalp and prevent dandruff.

    Precautions

    • People with diarrhea and pregnant women should not use it.
    • Allergic people to nuts should also avoid it.

    Other Facts        

    • It is also used in conditioners, lotions, balms, hair serums and soaps.
    • It is used to manufacture candles.

    Kukui nut oil facts

    Kukui nut oil possesses healing properties that helps to soothe the skin which are exposed to wind, sun and salt water.

    Name Health benefits of using Kukui Nut Oil
    Scientific Name of Kukui plant Aleurites moluccana
    Common/English Name of Kukui plant Candlenut, Varnish tree, Indian walnut, Kukui
    Name in Other Languages Hawaii: Kukui;
    Phillipines: Lumbang;
    Indonesia: Kemiri;
    USA: candlenut;
    Tonga: tuitui;
    Samoa: Iama;
    Tahiti: ti’a’iri;
    Marquesas: ‘ama;
    Austral Islands: tutu’i;
    China: shi li;
    Papua New Guinea: kurup;
    Method of extraction Refined, cold pressed
    Color Semi clear- Light yellow
    Flavor/aroma Light, pleasant, sweet, nutty
    Texture Thin
    Traditional uses
    • It treats constipation, chapped skin, eczema, dysentery, sore throats, sores and other problems.
    • It lowers the chances of sunburn, stretch marks, thrush, tumors, toothache and ulcers.
    • It moisturizes and also prevents the skin from sun damage.
    • It lowers the presence of fine lines and wrinkles.
    • It helps to soften the crow’s feet.
    Precautions
    • It should not be used by the people with diarrhea and pregnant women.
    • Nut allergic people should avoid it.
    Other Facts It is also used for manufacturing conditioners, lotions, balms, hair serums, soaps and candles.


    References:

    https://hawaiianbathbody.com/collections/kukui-nut-oil

    https://www.brambleberry.com/Kukui-Nut-Oil-P6705.aspx

    http://howskinworks.com/the-benefits-of-kukui-nut-oil/

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/525086-hair-benefits-from-macadamia-nut-oil/

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