The macadamia nut is also used as a raw material in cosmetic products. Cold pressing the nuts produces an oil that can be used in a wide range of skincare formulations. The German television channel ZDF reported on this in its programme “Natürlich schön – Kosmetik neu gedacht” (“Naturally Beautiful – Rethinking Cosmetics”) and featured LIMBUA.
The macadamia nut has a particularly hard shell and a high oil content. In addition to its characteristic buttery flavour, this also makes the nut suitable for producing macadamia oil for cosmetic formulations. Cosmetics manufacturers use macadamia oil in different skincare and personal care products due to its fatty acid composition and formulation properties.
ZDF presents different approaches in its Plan B documentary series.
LIMBUA combines organic macadamia cultivation with local processing and direct cooperation with contract smallholder farmers in Kenya. We were therefore pleased to be included in the ZDF Plan B documentary “Naturally Beautiful” alongside other companies from the cosmetics sector. The video provides background information about our macadamia production, the smallholder farmers and their families in Kenya, as well as other projects and developments within the cosmetics industry.
Macadamia oil is used as an ingredient in cosmetic formulations developed for dry or stressed skin. Its fatty acid composition makes it suitable for oils, creams and lotions designed to condition the skin and support a smooth skin feel. The specific properties of a finished cosmetic product depend on its complete formulation and the product-specific evidence provided by the manufacturer.
In facial and body care products, macadamia oil can be used as an emollient ingredient. It can also be applied as part of an oil-based skincare routine. Statements about moisturising, smoothing or other cosmetic effects must be assessed and substantiated for the respective finished product and formulation.
Macadamia oil is used in cosmetic and personal care products such as body oils, creams, soaps, shower gels, bath products and body lotions. It can be combined with other plant-based ingredients and oils, depending on the intended formulation and product characteristics.
The cosmetics industry is showing growing interest in plant-based ingredients, organically certified raw materials and documented supply chains. Packaging materials, ingredient sourcing, processing methods and working conditions are also increasingly considered during product development and purchasing decisions.
