Kukui oil contains some important, healthy fatty acids including linolenic acid and linoleic acid that are also present in certain other oils like coconut. While it is great for the skin in its most pure form, it is often combined with other ingredients to produce cosmetic products. Vitamin C and D are often added to the oil with Vitamin E acting as an effective preservative.
FOR GLOWING, HEALTHY LOOKING SKIN
Kukui oil is easily able to penetrate the skin leaving it feeling smooth and silky and looking more attractive and healthy. Unlike many oils, kukui oil will not leave your skin feeling uncomfortably greasy. It contains many important minerals as well as antioxidant nutrients like vitamins A and C and E. These well-known antioxidants have a very beneficial effect on the skin.
They help protect against cell damage done by environmental free radicals and basically perform an anti-aging function. Not only does it help you achieve a healthier complexion, but kukui oil can be applied to wrinkles, crow’s feet and other skin blemishes to diminish their appearance.
FOR STRETCH MARKS
There are no studies available regarding the effects of kukui oil on stretch marks. However, given that the oil has superior moisturizing qualities, there is certainly good reason to believe that it can help diminish the appearance of these unsightly marks. It is certainly worth giving it a go but do not expect immediate results.
Getting rid of your stretch marks or even diminishing their appearance is likely to take many months of work but your skin will benefit massively from applying this wonderful, nutritious oil.
ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECTS
Several studies have also demonstrated that kukui tree extracts have antimicrobial effects against various bacteria and fungi including Staphylococcus aureus. This can also help speed up wound healing while protecting against the spread of bacteria.
FOR THE HAIR
While kukui nut oil is best known for its skin benefits, it is also a popular hair treatment, especially in its native Hawaii. The locals use the oil as a treatment for dry hair especially hair damaged by exposure to the dry and hot elements.