Ingredient glossary
Macadamia Oil
On your shelf ✓What Macadamia Oil does for your skin, who it suits, and what to watch for.
INCI: Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
In short: Macadamia Oil delivers softening and barrier support, suits dry skin best, and the evidence behind it is moderate.
- What it does
- Softening, barrier support
- Best for
- Dry skin
- Evidence
- Moderate
The Glow take
Genuinely worth a spot in your routine.
When your goal is repairing a stressed moisture barrier, Macadamia Oil pulls genuine weight, with a solid amount of evidence behind it. It tends to suit dry skin best.
— Maya
What it does
- softening
- barrier support
moderate evidenceOften recommended for mature and very dry skin due to its fatty acid profile, but may be too rich for acne-prone types.
On a label: usually effective at 2-20%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- dry
- mature
Approach with care
- acne prone
- Irritation riskLow
How it fits each skin type
- DrySuits
- CombinationNeutral
- OilyNeutral
- SensitiveNeutral
Often chosen for mature. Take extra care if any of these apply to you: acne prone.
Where it fits in your routine
Plays well with
- humectants
- occlusives
Macadamia Oil, answered
Is Macadamia Oil safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Macadamia Oil is considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As with anything, if you are unsure it is worth a quick word with your doctor or midwife.
Who should avoid Macadamia Oil?
Approach Macadamia Oil with care if any of these apply to you: acne prone. It carries a moderate risk of clogging pores, so acne-prone skin should go carefully.
What concentration of Macadamia Oil actually works?
Macadamia Oil tends to do its job in the 2 to 20% range. Much lower and it is likely underdosed.
Does it clog pores?
A cushiony oil that rates low to moderate.
- This rating comes from old lab tests on the isolated ingredient, not the finished product.
- The full formula, how much is used, and your own skin all matter more than one number.
- If you are acne-prone it is worth noticing, not a reason to avoid it on sight.
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