Kukui Nut Oil: Your Skin's Ticket to Radiance and Renewal

Ready to reach enlightenment? While we may not be able to offer quite that, there is something pretty enlightening about what Kukui Nut Oil can do for your skin. 

Hawai’i’s official state tree is the Candlenut Tree, which is also known as the Kukui Tree. Fun fact: Kukui means “enlightenment” in Hawaiian! Kukui Nut Oil for the skin is a powerful ingredient that’s taken over the skincare and beauty space. Known for being one of the best oils for your skin, Kukui has some pretty impressive properties. Learning about its benefits and how it can transform the look, feel, and texture of your skin may just be exactly what you need for restored radiance.

What is Kukui Nut Oil?

Nourishing, moisturizing, and potentially transformative, Kukui Nut Oil is the ingredient you didn’t know you needed for your skincare routine. This oil is made from pressing the seed kernels of roasted Kukui Nuts and compressing them so the vital oils within are squeezed out. Kukui Nut Oil contains Vitamins A, C, and E,  all of which are antioxidants that help protect the skin against free radicals.

The reason it is said to be one of the best oils for the skin is because its composition is very similar to that of sebum, aka the oil our skin naturally produces. It therefore also absorbs into the skin rather easily. At the same time, it’s non comedogenic, which means it won’t clog your pores or cause undue irritation. 

History of Kukui Nut Oil

While some people have never heard of Kukui Nut Oil before, that doesn’t mean it’s anything new. In fact, Kukui Nut Oil has actually been around for ages. Early Polynesian settlers first brought the Kukui Tree to Hawai’i back in 1000-1200 AD and Hawaiians have been using it and its nuts ever since. 

Kukui Nut Oil has been used by Hawaiians for centuries in various capacities. It’s been a part of religious rituals, used for candle making, cosmetics, in health and wellness, and of course, our most popular use of the product today: skincare.

Benefits of Kukui Nut Oil

Kukui Nut Oil’s benefits run deep, as can be evidenced by just how well the oil gets absorbed into the skin. It’s rich, nourishing, and replenishing, which are all properties you want in a skincare ingredient. 

Moisturization, Protection, & Healing

The overarching benefits of Kukui Nut Oil for skin include how moisturizing, protective, and healing it is, but there’s more to it than that. Because the makeup of this oil is so similar to that of natural sebum, it gets easily absorbed into the skin and stays there. This is a critical factor of a skincare ingredient, as some just lay on the top surface of the skin and don’t do much else. 

Kukui Nut Oil goes beyond what many other oils do to work in tandem with your skin. This helps you manage oil production and allows the oil to protect against external elements like free radicals. It also helps heal skin in the event of wounds, cuts, marks, scrapes, and scabs. Best of all, its intense moisturization properties help give skin a healthy glow without leaving it feeling oily or greasy. Talk about the total package!

Anti-Aging Remedy

One of the major benefits of Kukui Nut Oil for skin is that it can be used as an anti-aging remedy. How does this work? It helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, which helps promote a more youthful appearance. 

In the same vein, the antioxidants that Kukui Nut Oil naturally contains help reduce the signs of free radical damage, which can harm cells’ DNA and lead to signs of aging. Less damage means a more youthful appearance overall.

Collagen Production

Another way Kukui Nut Oil benefits the skin is by potentially stimulating collagen production. As we age, it’s natural to lose some amount of collagen in our face. Those who want to maintain volume may turn to Kukui Nut Oil to help replenish the plump appearance they once had. This works on a cellular level by promoting new skin cell regeneration, keeping your skin fresh, youthful, and renewed.

Inflammation Remedy

Kukui Nut Oil is said to be beneficial for inflammation, which is imperative for people with facial scars from acne, irritation, dermatitis, and other conditions. The blend of fatty lipids easily absorbs into the skin to help reduce the appearance of raised scars. 

Wound Healing

In the same way Kukui Nut Oil benefits general inflammation, it can also be a vital agent for wound healing. This includes burns, acne scars, scratches, and more. The oil helps expedite the wound healing process so visible signs are less prominent and any scars that are left behind are less raised over time. Its anti-inflammatory properties also create a protective barrier for the skin to further prevent infection, which reduces the risk of future issues.

Stretch Marks

While stretch marks are not scars or wounds, they are changes to the appearance that some people may want to make a little less obvious. When used as an ingredient in a body care or skincare product, Kukui Nut Oil may help reduce the appearance of stretch marks so they’re less visible over time. 

Kukui Nut Oil & Skincare

If you’re ready to reap the benefits of Kukui Nut Oil for skin, you’ve come to the right place. Malie Organics offers several products that contain Kukui Nut Oil, making it easier than ever for your skin to drink up all the goodness this nourishing ingredient has to offer. 

Body Wash

Gorgeous, glowing skin is first and foremost clean! Malie Organics’ Body Wash eliminates dirt, debris, and excess oil while it moisturizes and replenishes the skin. Infused with Malie’s aromatic Hawaiian Hydrosols and therapeutic botanicals, our hydrating Body Wash is even rich enough to shave with. The primary ingredient profile features Organic Aloe, Awapuhi Ginger, Spirulina Maxima, and Gamma Linoleic Acid. However, this nourishing body wash also contains Kukui Seed Oil, as well as Jojoba Seed Oil, Coconut, Vitamin E, and a host of other skin-safe ingredients for a luxurious lather.

How to use:

Apply liberally in the shower, rinse clean. Towel dry and apply Malie’s Body Cream or Beauty Oil, followed by Malie’s Perfume. Enjoy in bubble baths and use as a shaving cream.

Our Body Wash is available in many of our signature scents, including Tiare, Plumeria, Pikake, Koke’e, and Mango Nectar. Find it in full-size and mini travel size bottles.

Body Cream

Nourishing your skin with Hawai’i-inspired body creams has never felt or smelled so good! Malie Organics’ Body Cream is formulated to moisturize all skin types, absorb quickly, and never leave behind a greasy feel. This body cream with Kukui Nut Oil delivers all the benefits of the oil to your entire body. A rich blend of antioxidants, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, and Kukui Nut Oil combines with Awapuhi, Aloe, and Chamomile to deliver a post-shower skin-soother you’ll love.

How to use:

Dispense a small amount of our Body Cream onto your skin and massage it in well for deep hydration. Layer on Malie Organics’ Perfume or use after a shower with Malie Organics’ Body Wash.

Our Body Cream is available in several of our signature scents, including Tiare, Plumeria, Pikake, Koke’e, and Mango Nectar. Find it in full-size and mini variations, as well as part of our Body Cream Gift Set and Luxe Spa Boxes.

Perfume 

Roll on a fantastic, heavenly aroma with the scents of Hawai’i. Malie Organics’ Perfume Oil Roll-Ons are perfect for anyone seeking a natural fragrance that is gentle on the skin. The formula captures the essence of Hawai’I without being too overpowering, making it suitable for daily wear. Ideal for all skin types including those with sensitive skin. Key beneficial ingredients include Kukui Nut Oil and Vitamin E Oil. Not only will you benefit from smelling beautiful, but your skin will thank you for the soft and moisture-balancing formula. 

How to use:

Roll the perfume oil directly onto skin. Apply to wrists, decolletage, and behind the ears. The convenient roll-on format allows for precise and clean application. Lasts 1-3 hours. Reapply as needed throughout the day to enjoy the beautiful scent. Layer with Malie Organics' Body Cream or Beauty Oil for a stronger aroma. 

Available in our signature scents, including Plumeria, Koke’e, Mango Nectar, Pikake, and Tiare.

Therapeutic Bath Soak

It’s time to soak up something amazing. Malie Organics’ Therapeutic Bath Soak is just as luxurious as it sounds. Therapy for your whole body, mind, and spirit in one simple soak! Relax and escape to paradise with this beautiful combination of detoxifying sea salts and nourishing oils. Spoil your skin and soothe your senses. You’ll walk out of the tub feeling like a whole new person.

Our Bath Soak is ideal for detoxifying and purifying while hydrating dry skin. It can be used to create an at-home spa ritual to relieve stress and calm the body, mind, and spirit. This product is great for the entire body as well as for pedicures and foot baths. Safe for all skin types, this Bath Soak allows you to reap the benefits of Kukui Nut Oil in the most relaxing of ways.

In addition to Kukui Nut Oil, our Bath Soak also contains:

• Sea Salt, a natural detoxifier that helps remove impurities and toxins while relaxing muscles and soothing the senses.
• Macadamia Nut Oil, which is high in monounsaturated fatty acids to allow for deep hydration that promotes softer skin.
• Jojoba Oil, a key ingredient in balancing oil production.
• Argan Oil, a vitamin-rich, antioxidant-packed oil that helps soften and moisturize. 

How to Use:

Getting the Kukui Nut Oil benefits for your skin by using our Bath Soak couldn’t be easier. Simply sprinkle a handful of the Bath Soak into the tub prior to filling with warm water. Then fill to your desired level, stir, circulate it well, and step in! Allow the tropical aromas to permeate your senses and soul. While you can follow up with a body cream, the beauty of this soak is that you don’t even need to. The oils will give you enough moisturization that the additional step of a body cream or lotion isn’t even necessary.

Malie Organics’ Bath Soak is available in several of our signature scents, including Koke’e, Mango Nectar, Plumeria, and Pikake. 

Hop on the express train to radiance and renewal with Kukui Nut Oil. Discover what healthy, glowing skin can feel like when you shop at Malie Organics today!