Health benefits of using Kukui Nut Oil

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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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