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Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Macadamia nut oil

Safety Notes

Rich in palmitoleic acid (~20%) mirroring aging skin which loses palmitoleic acid; high oxidative stability; skin-identical fatty acid composition; luxurious feel; nut allergy: topical risk low for intact skin but advise patch test for tree nut allergy

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient

Category

Emollient

Common In

Facial oils serums body oils anti-aging products

Origin

Vegetable (macadamia nuts)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

Baby restriction: Tree nut allergy, caution

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil safe to use in skincare?

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Rich in palmitoleic acid (~20%) mirroring aging skin which loses palmitoleic acid; high oxidative stability; skin-identical fatty acid composition; luxurious feel; nut allergy: topical risk low for intact skin but advise patch test for tree nut allergy

Is Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil allowed in India?

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil used for in cosmetics?

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil functions as: Emollient. It is commonly found in: Facial oils serums body oils anti-aging products.

Is Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil safe for babies?

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil has baby/child restrictions: Tree nut allergy, caution. Avoid using products containing this ingredient on infants unless specifically formulated and labelled for baby use.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted

Identifiers

CAS129811-19-4
ECN/A

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