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Returns accepted within 45 days of delivery. Reach out and we will arrange the return or the exchange for another single essential oil.
Amber glass. Keep the cap sealed and store away from heat and direct light.
Hawaiian Kukui Nut Oil - Cold Pressed (Aleurites Moluccana)
- Cold-pressed from the Hawaiian kukui nut. Cold-pressed from the kernel of Aleurites moluccana, this oil is grown in Hawaii.
- A carrier, not an essential oil. Use kukui on skin on its own, or as a base for blending essential oils. How to use it.
- Light and fast-absorbing. Kukui sinks in fast and does not clog pores, so it suits the face and everyday skin.
- An oil we use ourselves. Like everything we sell, we use this kukui too.
- Third-party tested. Checked by an outside lab, like all of our oils, kukui is free of synthetics and adulteration.
- The same oil in every size. Pick the bottle that suits you, and start light if kukui is new to you. Compare sizes.
Botanical name
Aleurites Moluccana
Origin
Hawaii, USA
Plant part
Nut
Extraction
Cold Pressed
Aroma
Nutty, Green, Slightly Sharp
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Store information.
Single origin
Kukui nut, Hawaii, USA
Cold Pressed
Hawaii, USA
Family owned
Big Island Hawaii since 2011
45-day returns
No-fuss returns and exchanges
Product specification
Botanical NameAleurites Moluccana
Common NameKukui, Candlenut
Plant PartNut
Method of ExtractionCold Pressed
Country of OriginHawaii, USA
Oil Color / ConsistencyLight Yellow-Green Color with Medium Consistency
AromaNutty, Green, Slightly Sharp
Our quality promise
The same standard, every bottle
100% pure
A single ingredient, nothing added and nothing removed
Batch-coded
Quality checked on arrival in Keaau
Family owned
Big Island Hawaii since 2011
45-day returns
No-fuss returns and exchanges
Kukui nut oil, cold pressed from the Hawaiian candlenut
6 benefits of Hawaiian Kukui Nut Oil
A light face and body oil
Kukui nut oil works on its own as a light face and body oil. The oil is fast-absorbing and non-comedogenic, so it feels light on the face and leaves no greasy shine. Smoothed over clean skin, it disappears quickly.
A base for your own blends
As a carrier, kukui gives you a base for your own blends, a light oil you add concentrated essential oils to before they touch skin. It spreads them thin so they are gentle to use, which is the whole job of a carrier. Kukui carries a scent without fighting it.
The oil in a lomi lomi massage
Hawaiians have long used kukui oil in lomi lomi, the islands' own massage, and it still makes a smooth, light massage oil. It spreads easily and stays workable without dragging on the skin. The scent sits soft in the background.
A light oil for the scalp and hair
This oil works over the scalp and through the lengths as a light everyday oil. It coats the hair without weighing it down, then combs out clean. A little goes a long way here.
A Hawaiian oil for the connoisseur
Grown in Hawaii, this is the real thing, the hard-to-find bottle a collector goes looking for. Ours is pressed from nuts grown on the islands themselves.
What kukui is made of
Kukui carries a lot of polyunsaturated fatty acids, mainly linoleic and alpha-linolenic. Those light, unsaturated oils are why it sinks in the way it does and feels barely there. We put no percentage on them, since we have no analysis of this oil to quote.
How to use
On the skin
TopicalKukui is a carrier, so you can smooth it straight onto skin with nothing added. Patch test a little on your inner forearm and wait a day before you use it more widely. Keep it for external use only.
For blending
As a baseTo blend essential oils into kukui, dilute them into it, never onto skin on their own. For the face, aim for about 1 percent, which is 6 drops of essential oil in 30 ml of kukui, and for the body about 2 percent, 12 drops in 30 ml. A carrier is what makes an essential oil gentle enough to wear.
Keeping it fresh
StorageKukui oxidizes faster than more stable oils, so store it somewhere cool and dark. Refrigerate it after you open it, then let it come back to room temperature before use. Do not leave it standing in a warm, bright spot.
Before you start
First useKukui comes from a tree nut, so check with a physician first if you have a nut allergy. Keep it out of reach of children. It is for external use, not for taking by mouth.
3 recipes using this oil
Tap a recipe to see the full formula and method.
30 mlHawaiian Kukui Nut Oil
6 dropsRose Geranium Essential Oil
Method. Add the rose geranium to the kukui in a small bottle and cap it. Roll it between your palms to warm it, then smooth a few drops over clean skin.
30 mlHawaiian Kukui Nut Oil
8 dropsBulgarian Lavender Essential Oil
4 dropsFrankincense Sacra Essential Oil
Method. Mix the lavender and frankincense into the kukui in a bottle. Warm a little between your hands and work it over the shoulders and back.
30 mlHawaiian Kukui Nut Oil
6 dropsBulgarian Lavender Essential Oil
Method. Stir the lavender into the kukui, then massage a little into the scalp and down the lengths. Leave it on for a while, then wash it out.
Compare sizes and pick your value
Every size is the same oil. The larger the bottle, the lower the price per ml.
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Frequently asked questions
7 answers drawn from the product specification and our own use of this oil.
Kukui nut oil is a carrier oil, a plant oil you apply to skin by itself or work essential oils into. An essential oil is concentrated and needs a carrier like kukui before it touches skin.
No, kukui nut oil is non-comedogenic, which means it will not block pores. Kukui is a light oil that sinks in quickly and leaves little behind, which is why the face takes it so well.
Kukui nut oil smells nutty and green, a little sharp, and it feels light and fast-absorbing on skin. It sinks in without leaving a greasy film.
Yes, cold-pressed kukui nut oil has no known toxicity and is not an irritant, even to the eyes, so it is gentle on skin. Patch test a small area first, and because Aleurites moluccana is a tree nut, anyone with a nut allergy should ask a physician before use. The raw nut is mildly toxic, but the cold-pressed oil is not.
Yes, kukui is high in polyunsaturated fatty acids, which makes it oxidize sooner than most oils, so it can turn rancid over time. Store it cool and out of light, and refrigerate it after opening. Throw it out if it smells off or turns cloudy.
Adding essential oils to kukui nut oil means diluting them into it at about 1 to 2 percent, which keeps them gentle on skin. Kukui is the carrier, and the essential oil is the concentrate you never put on skin by itself. Start low and add a little at a time until the scent suits you.
Kukui nut oil blends well with rose hip seed oil, lavender, and frankincense, among the oils we carry. As a light carrier it layers under heavier plant oils and stretches concentrated essential oils for the skin. Pick companions that suit what you are making, a facial oil or a body oil.
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