Kukui Nut Oil ~ Books of Shadows

Kukui Nut Oil

aleurites moluccana

Kukui nut oil, brought to Hawaii
by early Polynesian settlers,
is quickly absorbed into the skin.
Kukui nut oil is high
in linoleic and linolenic essential fatty acids.
Excellent for skin conditioning after sun exposure,
as well as for acne, eczema, psoriasis,
hemorrhoids, dry/wrinkled skin and offers
good protection for outdoor sports.
It offers just the right amount of lubrication
without leaving a greasy feeling. Excellent for
chapped skin and may prevent scarring.
Use in a 10%-15% dilution.
For soapmaking,
even 1-2/3 tablespoons added
to 5 lbs. of soap just before
incorporating the essential oils
adds richness to the soap.
A higher percentage,
10-20% of the total fats and oils,
makes an outstanding soap.