Macadamia

Macadamia integrifolia

Vegetable oil

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Our Macadamia vegetable oil is highly valued in cosmetics. Harvested and extracted in Guatemala. Quality and origin guaranteed.

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Description

Our Macadamia vegetable oil, prized in cosmetics, is harvested and extracted in Guatemala. Originating from Australia, the macadamia tree produces superior quality nuts known as "Queensland nuts". Pressed from oil-rich nuts, this oil is valued for its emollient and moisturizing properties. Its unique fatty acid composition makes it a precious ingredient for skin and lip care.

Landema Label : Engaged sourcing
Country of manufacturing : GUATEMALA
Country of harvest : GUATEMALA
Part of the plant : Nut
Olfactory notes : characteristic, discrete

Quality and origin guaranteed: botanically and biochemically identified, a certificate of analysis provided with each purchased product.
Controlled and packaged in our workshops in France.

Production

Harvest

The macadamia tree, native to Australia, grows slowly and was named after John Macadam, an Australian scientist and politician. Originating from the coastal rainforests of Queensland, this tree produces nuts known as "Queensland nuts."

Among the ten macadamia species, only two are significant for food and oil production: Macadamia tetraphylla (rough-shelled) and Macadamia integrifolia (smooth-shelled). Contrary to initial beliefs, Macadamia ternifolia produces bitter, toxic, and inedible nuts.

Australian Aboriginals consumed the edible macadamia nuts, now considered a global delicacy with a high price. Macadamia integrifolia is the most commonly cultivated variety, with Australia being the leading producer, followed by South Africa and Guatemala.

Manufacturing

Macadamia nuts, rich in oil (up to 80% by weight), are hand-harvested, sun-dried, and expeller-pressed to produce oil. This oil can be filtered and refined to obtain a clear, odorless oil used in cosmetics, or simply filtered for a crude oil that can be certified organic or not.

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Application

Main areas of application :

Cosmetic Aromatherapy - Parapharmacy Spa - Well-being

Cosmetics

Macadamia nut oil, although long used by cosmetic formulators, has often been underestimated due to supposed oxidative instabilities common to other botanical triglyceride oils. In reality, macadamia oil is one of the most stable natural emollients available. This oxidative stability, combined with its emollient properties and high perceived value by consumers, makes it a valuable ingredient for skincare and lip care products.

Macadamia nut oil contains up to 22% palmitoleic acid, with a minimum specification of 15%. Palmitoleic acid (C16:1) is a monounsaturated fatty acid found at high levels only in macadamia nut oil and mink oil.

Fatty Acid Composition:

Lauric Acid (C12:0): Max. 0.5%
Myristic Acid (C14:0): Max. 2.0%
Palmitic Acid (C16:0): 6 – 10%
Palmitoleic Acid (C16:1): 15 – 22%
Stearic Acid (C18:0): 2 – 5.5%
Oleic Acid (C18:1): 50 – 70%
Linoleic Acid (C18:2): 1 – 9%
Linolenic Acid (C18:3): Max. 3.0%
Eicosanoic Acid (C20:0): Max. 3.5%
Icosenoic Acid (C20:1): Max. 4.0%
Docosanoic Acid (C22:0): Max. 1.5%

Cosmetic Properties: Macadamia oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (80%), which give it nourishing, emollient, hydrating, antioxidant, and anti-aging properties. Its unique composition, with 15-22% cis-hexadec-9-enoic acid (palmitoleic acid isomer), is biomimetic to the fatty acids of human skin lipids.

Technical and regulatory

Detailed information :

Commercial designation :	Macadamia Refined Vegetable oil Guatemala
Product's Familly :	MACADAMIA
Type of extract :	Vegetable oil
INCI Cosing :	100% MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL
Country of manufacturing :	GUATEMALA
Country of harvest :	GUATEMALA
Part of the plant :	Nut
Declared domestic use :	Ingredient
Botanical name :	Macadamia integrifolia Maiden & Betche
Regulated sale :	Non
CAS EINECS :	129811-19-4
CE number :	603-361-8
Internal reference :	BCE1010
Transport Data Dangerous Goods :	Not classified as dangerous