Kukui Nut Oil
(Aleurites Moluccans)
From the Greek words “aleurites” (floury) and “moluccans” (of Moluccas or the Spice Islands of Indonesia)...
Officially named Hawaii’s state tree in 1959, early Polynesian settlers most likely brought the Kukui Nut tree to Hawaii. The tree grows on the low slopes of the mountains and can attain heights of more than 80 feet.
The white flower blossoms of the Kukui Nut tree are often used to make leis.
Also known as Lumbang, candlenut and Indian walnut among others, this natural oil is expeller pressed from the seeds of the fruit of the Aleuites moluccana tree which is grown in tropical regions of the Far East. Its uses include burning oil, soaps, paint oils and wood preservative.
Because it contains Vitamin A, E and F, Kukui Nut Oil helps revitalize and restore the skin’s normal balance. Also high in linoleic and linoleic acids, Kukui Nut Oil is quickly absorbed into the skin and rejuvenates dry, deteriorated skin.Hawaiians have used Kukui Nut Oil to soothe burns and cuts and to protect their skin from the damage caused by sun and surf.
Kukui Nut Oil penetrates the stratum corneum and leaves a triglyceride barrier mixture of both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. This forms a semi-permeable barrier that not only protects the skin from drying, but also allows some moisture to escape. This allows skin to heal naturally.
Common Uses of Kukui Nut Oil
- Sunscreen solubilizer
- Lotions and creams
- Lip Balms
- Body Balms
Benefits of Kukui Nut Oil
- Relieves chapped skin and irritations
- Treats psoriasis and eczema, as well as acne and other skin disorders
- Protects skin from sun and surf damage
- Moisturizes skin
- Leaves skin non-greasy
KUKUI NUT OIL TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
TRADE NAME:OBN 229 KK/R
CHEMICAL NAME:KUKUI NUT OIL
INCI NAME:ALEURITES MOLUCCANA
|
U.M. |
Test Methods |
Range |
|
Physical status at 25C° |
|
Visual |
Liquid |
|
Acid value |
mgKOH/g |
AOCS Cd3a-63 |
<1.0 |
|
Iodine value |
gI2/100 |
AOCS Tg2a-64 |
130 – 165 |
|
Saponification value |
mgKOH/g |
ISO 3657-1988 |
188 – 210 |
|
Peroxide value |
meq02/Kg |
Internal method |
<2.0 |
|
Color |
|
Visual |
Light yellow |
|
Unsaponifiable matter |
% |
Internal method |
<1.0 |
|
Density at 20C° |
g/cc |
ASTM D1298-85 |
0.920 – 0.930 |
|
Refractive index |
|
ASTM 1248-92 |
1.470 – 1.480 |
Fatty acids composition %(GLC):
|
Lauric acid |
C12:0 |
<1.0 |
|
Myristic acid |
C14:0 |
<1.0 |
|
Palmitic acid |
C16:0 |
4 – 10 |
|
Palmitoleic acid |
C16:1 |
<0.8 |
|
Margaric acid |
C17:0 |
<0.1 |
|
Margaroleic acid |
C17:1 |
<0.1 |
|
Stearic acid |
C18:0 |
2 – 8 |
|
Oleic acid |
C18:1 |
10 – 35 |
|
Linoleic acid |
C18:2 |
35 – 50 |
|
Alpha-Linolenic acid |
C18:3 |
25 – 40 |
|
Arachidic acid |
C20:0 |
<1.5 |
|
Eicosanic acid |
C20:1 |
<0.8 |
|
Behenic acid |
C22:0 |
<0.5 |
|
Erucic acid |
C22:1 |
Tr. |
|
