Kukui Oil contains important, healthy fatty acids including linolenic and linoleic acid. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties and is used to treat some of the most common, chronic skin complaints such as eczema and psoriasis, burns, or minor wounds to speed up healing. This stems from the fact that the oil is very high in linolenic acid, and linoleic acid and is very high in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 is known to reduce skin inflammation while the other acids can help moisturize the skin.
Kukui oil penetrates 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 greasy. It contains many important minerals such as antioxidant nutrients like vitamins A, C, and E. These well-known antioxidants benefit the skin, helping protect against cell damage from environmental free radicals and performing an anti-aging function, diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Kukui oil gets absorbed easily into the skin’s deepest layers. When it does this, it helps to form a vital protective barrier which then helps protect the skin from sun damage and other types of environmental damage. It is often used to protect against sunburn and can also protect your skin against windburn and chapped skin.
