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Kukui oil is expeller expressed from the nuts, and is light yellow with an amber tint. The oil pentrates skin deeply to hydrate and soften and is used an an emollient in skin care. Kukui oil is used to treat a variety of skin ailments such as eczema, psorisis and burned or damaged skin. Kukui is an excellent botanical source of fatty acids and antioxidents, as well as Vitamins A,C and E.
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Certified Organic Kukui Nut Oil |  (Aleurites moluccans)
Method of extraction: Cold Pressed/Partially Refined A fabulous ingredient for your cosmetics, or as a stand-alone application Kukui nut oil contains very high levels of the essential fatty acids linoleic and alpha-linolenic. This oil is readily absorbed into the skin, providing tissues the essential elements that it needs and is particularly good for dry skin, psoriasis, acne and eczema. |
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 In the Kitchen: Kukui nuts are edible and the pounded nutmeats are used to make relishes for fish.
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| Kukui oil has a limited shelf life, so take care to store in a cool, dry place away from heat and light. |
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Preparation Methods & Dosage :This tropical wonder oil can be used in all types of body,skin and hair care. Kukui oil makes great addition to homemade creams and lotions,(add after any steps that require heat, and do not expose it to high temperatures). Use this rich oil sparenly alone for an oil treatment on dry hair and scalp, or add a few drops to your bath water.
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Kukui Nut Oil for :Acne, Psoriasis, Burns and Skin Care |
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Kukui Nut Oil is often used for dry or damaged skin, immediately relieving symptoms because of its quick absorption into the skin. Kukui Nut Oil contains Vitamins A, C, and E, providing anti-oxidants that help to protect the skin. This unique oil is able to penetrate into the deepest skin layers, while creating a protective shield that locks in moisture. Specifically, it is beneficial for the following conditions:
Burns,
Eczema,
Chapped skin,
Psoriasis,
Mature and prematurely aged skin,
Dry skin conditions,
Acne,
Scars,
Lesions,
Dry hair and scalp. . Kuku Oil Profile. (), Mountain Rose Herbs |
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Candlenut, Aleurites moluccana
Kukui, Aleurites moluccana is the State tree of Hawaii,and grows in the rich soil of the lower slopes of the volcanos. The common name Candletree is from the practice of stringing together the nuts of the kuki and using them for torchlike lighting.
- Flowers/Fruit/Seeds:The round nuts hold the oil producing seeds that are used in skin care
- Plant Class:Flowering tree grows to heights of 80 ft., wide, spreading branches
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- Leaves:Pale green, simple ovate, or trilobed.
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- Distribution:Tropical
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 The orgins of the Kukui tree stem from Asia, and the Kukui was introduced to Hawaii by Polynesian seafarers. The nuts where lighted and used as 'candles' by in ancient Haweii, which led to the English name Candlenut. The clear, lightly scented oil was used to anoint newborns and as a massage oil for royalty. Kukui bark is rich in tannins, and was used to tan leather hides, preseve fishing nets, and as an additive to wine to increase intoxication.1 |
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- Angela Kay Kepler, Hawaiian Heritage Plants, (1998)
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