Kukui Nut Oil

Kukui Nut Oil is a cold-pressed nut oil from Aleurites moluccanus, INCI Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil, with linoleic acid at 35–45% and alpha-linolenic at 25–35%. The traditional Hawaiian skin oil, used for centuries on sun-exposed skin and now specified in after-sun care, burn-soothing formulations and Pacific traditional skin care. Contains tree nuts.

• Also known as: Kukui Nut Oil, Candlenut Oil, Indian Walnut Oil, Kemiri Oil
• Botanical name: Aleurites moluccanus
• Plant part used: Nut
• INCI name: Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Pale golden to clear; Mild, slightly nutty
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade
• Origin: Processed in India
• Shelf-life: 12–18 months · below 15 °C · tightly sealed · away from light

Key benefits

• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (35–45%) — Skin-barrier conditioning, soothing
• Alpha-linolenic acid (C18:3) (25–35%) — Soothing, skin-conditioning — high ω-3 content
• Oleic acid (C18:1) (18–25%) — Emollient, moisture retention
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (5–7%) — Skin conditioning

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Kukui Nut Oil?
Most buyers use it at 2–10% in emulsions; 10–30% in facial oil serums; 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base. As with any new carrier oil, pilot-test in your specific base before committing to a full production run.

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