INCI name

MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA/TETRAPHYLLA SEED OIL

Macadamia seed oil

An oil pressed from macadamia nuts, used as an emollient.

What it is

Macadamia integrifolia/tetraphylla seed oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of two macadamia species, Macadamia integrifolia and Macadamia tetraphylla, and their hybrids. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, body oils, lip products and hair care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not show whether the oil was refined.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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