Macadamia Nuts and Oil Benefits for Hair
Why Macadamia Nut Oil is a Healthy Choice
Did you know macadamia nut oil is a wonderful super oil to include in your nutrition and skin care regimen? Macadamia nut oil benefits tends to fly under the radar below the more popular oils such as olive oil and coconut oil. In fact, some believe macadamia nut oil is more nutritious and provides more benefit than many other oils on the market. Let's explore some of the benefits of this super oil and see why it is a key ingredient in Spoiled Naturally products.
Nutrition
With its high levels of monounsaturated fats (83%), macadamia nut oil is a fabulous addition to your diet. Although fats can cause many to shy away, the fats contained in macadamia nut oil actually help to lower cholesterol and triglycerides (a type of fat found in the blood). Its also loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. The balanced Omega-3 and Omega-6 ratios help to fight off factors that contribute to heart disease, strokes and other ailments.
Properties such as being highly heat resistant and a long shelf life are additional benefits that warrant giving macadamia nut oil a try. Try cooking with it or drizzle a little over your salad to get all of the benefits coupled with a slightly nutty flavor to give your meal a nutritious and flavorful boost.
Looking for an added bonus? Macadamia nut oil contains a healthy amount of protein and fiber contributing to healthy muscles, skin, hair and digestive system!
Skin
Macadamia nut oil contains the highest levels of Palmitoleic Acid of any plant-based oil. Palmitoleic Acid is produced by your skin naturally but readily decreases with age. Macadamia nut oil with its high concentration of Palmitoleic Acid helps provide the anti-aging effects lost naturally with age. Perfect for dry or mature skin, the result is skin that is softer, firmer and has fewer wrinkles.
Macadamia nut oil is also naturally high in vitamins A and E. Both are important for skin healing and regeneration. This combination contributes to healthy and youthful skin. The oil can be applied directly to minor skin irritations such as cuts or sunburn to stimulate soothing, healing and moisturizing all in one!Light and non-greasy, macadamia nut oil absorbs nicely into the skin providing effective moisturizing for all skin types.
We've covered some of the most coveted benefits of macadamia nut oil but we encourage you to continue exploring this versatile oil and consider incorporating it to take full advantage of all it has to offer.