Macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia) nut oil has been available to cosmetic
formulators since 1985 with early applications in the emerging range of 'liposome' products.
The oil was erroneously thought to have the same typical oxidative stability problems as other triglyceride oils from botanical sources. However, macadamia nut oil's stability is just the opposite . This unique botanical produces one of the most stable natural emollients available.
The inclusion of mixed, natural tocopherols augments macadamia nut oil's stability even further. Superior oxidative stability, particularly in the presence of certain pigments and sunscreen additives, combined with its exceptional emollient properties, elegant skin feel and consumer appeal, makes macadamia nut oil an excellent
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choice for a range of skin treatments, sunscreens, aromatherapy oils, lipsticks and decorative products .
Oxidative stability The total unsaturated fatty acid content of macadamia nut oil is typically greater than 85%. Since the unsaturated fatty acids present in the oil are almost entirely mono-unsaturated and not polyunsaturated, macadamia nut oil has excellent oxidative stability (ie an unusually high resistance to rancidity) . This is verified through the use of an oxidative stability in-
Benefits • good oxidative stability • good emolliency • elegant skin feel • wide consumer acceptance • versatility
strument (American Oil Chemists' Society Method Cd 12b-92).
The oxidative stability · index (OSI) of macadamia nut oil has always rated high (OSI of20-2S hours) relative to other naturally •derived oils (OSI of 2-15 hours). When 500ppm natural tocopherols are added to macadamia nut oil, the OSI more than triples, increasing to about 70 hours. Adding lO00ppm tocopherols can increase the OSI to more than 100 hours and the use of synthetic antioxidants can boost the OSI stability of macadamia nut oil to even higher values.
Hawaiian macadamia nut oil ranks very high on the list of stable cosmetic oils, ahead of oils such as squalane, sesame oil, almond oil, hybrid safflower oil and hybrid sunflower oil.
Figure 1 illustrates the relative oxidative stability of several oils commonly used by the cosmetic industry, including mink oil. Mink oil is
Figure 1 • Relative OSI indices of natural oils
Figure 2 - Effect of sunscreen additives on macadamia nut oil oxidative stability
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included in this comparison because mink oil and macadamia nut oil are the only commercially available sources oflipids with significant levels of palmitoleic acid (Cl6:l). Macadamia nut oil provides the elegant feel of mink oil, but is derived from a botanical source and its oxidative stability far exceeds that of mink oil. An added benefit of integrating macadamia nut oil into a manufacturing programme is the warehouse stability of the oil compared to other oils such as sesame or almond. OSI values can be used to estimate material shelf life as well.
When properly prepared, macadamia nut oil is odourless, clear and colourless. It has excellent skin feel and a very positive consumer appeal. The additional benefit of resistance to oxidation puts macadamia nut oil at the top of the list of emollient oils commonly used in cosmetics. Macadamia nut oil can be used in formulations in the same way that other triglyceride oils are used. Macadamia nut oil contributes a unique emolliency in lipsticks and lip protection products. An example of a good lip protectant containing macadamia nut oil is shown in Formulation 1. The macadamia nut oil in this lip balm forms an occlusive, emollient moisture barrier on the lips which helps keep lips soft and supple when exposed to the elements.
Many other formulas have been developed specifically for use with macadamia nut oil. Formulation 2 is an example of a lotion containing macadamia nut oil. This lotion spreads easily and absorbs quickly into the skin. Appropriate modifications to this oil-in-water emulsion would yield excellent facial moisturisers, pre-sun or aftersun products and hand and body lotions. ·
Its oxidative stability responds in interesting ways when macadamia nut oil is mixed with sunscreens (titanium dioxide in particular). A study was conducted to observe the effect of different popular sunscreen agents on the oxidative stability of macadamia nut oil. Figure 2 illustrates these results.
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Most of the sunscreen agents tested increased the already high oxidative stability of macadamia nut oil. Combining 10% titanium dioxide with macadamia nut oil (containing mixed natural tocopherols) increased the oxidative stability of the oil by 300%. This information may be useful for sun care formulators and serves as an aid in selecting emollients in sunscreens to promote the oxidative stability of finished products.
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undergoing exceptional growth in many world markets. Certain pigments are known to promote oxidative instability in colour cosmetics, especially when used in high concentrations. Macadamia nut oil was found to be affected as well, but not as drastically as other natural oils commonly used in colour cosmetics. Figure 3 illustra!es these findings.
The addition of 10% iron oxide pigment to control oils (containing 1 000ppm mixed natural tocopherols) caused a decrease in the oxidative stability of all the tested oils.
Figure 3 • Oxidative effect of adding 10% iron oxides to botanical emollients
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Formulation 1 • Macadamia lip balm
INCi name Trade name Supplier %
A Macadamia ternilolia nut oil Floramac Floratech 30.00 (Hawaiian macadamia nut oil) Castor oil qs Hybrid sunflower Florasun 90 Floratech 4.50 (Helianthus annuus) oil Jojoba esters Floraesters 30 Floratech 6.00 Jojoba esters Floraesters 70 Flora tech 1.15 Carnauba wax Carnauba Wax #1 Strahl & Pitsch 3.80
Yellow SP 63 (Copernicia cerilera) Candelilla wax Candelilla Wax SP 75 Strahl & Pitsch 6.60 (Euphorbia cerilera) Beeswax Yellow Beeswax SP 6P Strahl & Pitsch 4.00 Hydrogenated castor oil Castorwax-NF CasChem 1.60 Cetyl ricinoleate NatureChem CR CasChem 1.60 lsopropylparaben (and) LiquaPar oil Sutton qs isobutylparaben (and) Butylparaben
B Titanium dioxide (and) Solaveil FLO ICI 3.00 Hybrid sunflower (Helianthus annuus) oll
C Octyl methoxycinnamate Parsol MCX Roche 7.10 Tocopherol Henkel 0.10 Flavour Artificial Macadamia Nut Bell Flavors & 0.45
Flavour OS Fragrances
Preparation - Combine Ingredients of phase A and heal to ss•c with moderate agitation. Add phase B to
phase A and mix with propeller agitation. Cool batch to 75'C, add phase C and mix with propeller agitation.
Fill as soon as possible.
However, the stability of macadamia nut oil containing iron oxide was higher than the stability of other tested oils. Similar results were found in the presence of 10% zinc oxide. Hybrid sunflower oil also ex-
hibited good stability in the presence of 10% iron oxide pigment.
Macadamia nut oil has also been found to excel as an emollient oil in skin whitener formulations. Skin whiteners sometimes develop rancid
odours within a short period of time. In our laboratory, we mixed either 1 % kojic acid, 7 % arbutin or3 % magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (MAP) into macadamia nut oil and other botanical oils ( containing 1 000ppm mixed natural tocopherols).
1 We determined the oxidative stability of these control oils and compared the results with the same oils containing the whiteners. Results are presented in Figure 4. Overall, macadamia nut oil exhibited significantly greater oxidative stability in the presence of whiteners than other oils tested. Hybrid sunflower oil also exhibited good stability. Kojic acid extended the oxidative stability of macadamia nut oil (20%) and hybrid sunflower oil (17% ).
The expanded use of AHAs and BHAs warranted a study of the effect these types ofingredients have on the oxidative stability of natural oils. A number of the control oils were tested containing l000ppm mixed natural tocopherols. To each oil was added 5% malic acid or 2% salicylic acid. The oxidative stability of these oils was then tested.
Malic acid was chosen because it is considered to be an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), while salicylic acid is a
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beta hydroxy acid (BHA). Figure 5 illustrates that malic acid improved the oxidative stability of macadamia nut oil and hybrid sunflower oil. Traditional sunflower oil and almond oil lost oxidative stability in the presence of malic acid.
The addition of salicylic acid generated improvements in the oxidative stability of macadamia nut oil, hybrid sunflower oil and sesame oil. As with malic acid, traditio_nal sunflower oil and almond oil lost oxidative stability in the presence of salicylic acid. Attempts to measure the effect of glycolic acid on the oxidative stability of botanical oils were not successful.
Among botanical emollients, macadamia nut oil is functionally one of the most oxidatively stable emollient oils available to the cosmetic formulator. In addition to its functional benefits, consumer perception of macadamia nut oil is of an upscale, high-end, high quality product. This is reinforced by the high price that macadamia nuts command in the retail market. This safe, pla'nt-derived oil is from a renewable resource and comes from a stable and increasing supply base. Its rich, 'cushiony' skin feel makes macadamia nut oil an ex-
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Formulation 2 • Skin softening lotion
INCi name Trade name Suppller %
A Macadamia ternilolia nut oil Floramac Hawaiian Floratech 2.00 macadamia nut oil
Jojoba eslers Floraesters 20 Floratech 2.50 Jojoba esters Floraesters 30 Flora tech 5.00 Glyceryl stearate Lexemul 561 lnolex 3.00 (and) PEG-100 !
Cetyl alcohol Lanette 16 Henkel 1.00 Slearyl alcohol Cosmowax P Croda 0.50 (and) ceteareth-20 Dimethicone SF 96 - 200 Silicone Fluid General Electric 0.20 Propylparaben Sutton qs.
B Deionised water qs Jojoba wax PEG-120 esters Florasolvs Jojoba PEG-120 Flora tech 4 00
C Propylene glycol Dow 5.00 Algin Kelgin HV Kelco 0.20 Methylparaben Sutton qs lmidazolidinyl urea Germall 115 Sutton qs
D Fragrance qs
Preparation• Heat phase A to 75'C with agitation. Heat phase B Co 75'C with agitation . Add Rorasolvs Jojoba
PfG-120. Pre-mix phase C with moderate agitation and add slowly Co phase B with moderate high-speed
agitation . Mix for 15 minutes. Add phase A slowly to phase BC _with propeller agitation. Force cool to 40'C
with agitation. Add fragrance (if desired) and mix with propeller agitation Co room temperature.
cellent choice for skin care and lip care products.
References 1. Cummings M, Arquette J, Reinhardt J, Cosmetics & Toiletries, 114 (1) 75-78 (1999) 2. Calvo L, Cosmetics & Toiletries, 110 (2) 33-38 (1995) 3. Dunn C, Happi, 33 (8) 53-58 (1996)
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