Description

Macadamia integrifolia shell powder is a powderl obtained from the seeds of the plant of the same name. (the appearance is of small nuts), the subtropical evergreen tree Macadamia integrifolia, diploid. belonging to the Proteaceae family, of which there are at least 10 known species found in the United States and Australia.
This oil contains fair amounts of tocopherols and phenolic compounds and is quite similar to walnut oil in its antioxidant properties.

Safety
Ingredient considered safe.

What it is used for and where
The subtropical evergreen tree Macadamia integrifolia, of which there are at least 10 known species found in the United States and Australia, provides a cholesterol-free energy food from its fruits (which look like small nuts), leaves and trunk. It contains fair amounts of tocopherols and antioxidant phenolic compounds.

Cosmetics
Abrasive agent. It contains abrasive particles to remove stains or biofilm that accumulate on the stratum corneum or teeth. Baking soda, kieselguhr, silica and many others have abrasive properties. Peeling or exfoliating products used in dermatology or cosmetic applications contain abrasive agents in the form of synthetic microspheres, however these microspheres or abrasive particles are not biodegradable and create pollution in aquatic ecosystems.
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CAS: 129811-19-4