You may have first heard of this natural oil from Hawaii when the young starlet of Oscar winning 12 Years a Slave shared some of the secrets of her beauty with Glamour. Up until that point, we are guessing that few people were aware of kukui oil. But as is the norm when a beautiful star share their beauty secrets, it does not take long for the general public to take heed. Kukui Oil is a rich source of nutrients including fatty acids, various minerals, vitamins and natural antioxidants that can help soothe irritated skin and even heal wounds.
# Kukui oil is easily able to penetrate 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 uncomfortably greasy. It contains many important minerals as well as antioxidant nutrients like vitamins A and C and E. These well-known antioxidants have a very beneficial effect on the skin.
# There is plenty of anecdotal evidence that kukui oil can help treat common chronic skin conditions including psoriasis, eczema and acne. Unfortunately, there is not a great deal of scientific evidence to back up these individual reports. The only small study done into the effects of kukui oil on psoriasis failed to yield especially positive results.
# There are no studies available regarding the effects of kukui oil on stretch marks. However, given that the oil has superior moisturizing qualities, there is certainly good reason to believe that it can help diminish the appearance of these unsightly marks. It is certainly worth giving it a go but don’t expect immediate results.
# Kukui oil gets absorbed very easily into the skin, even into its very 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 damge. It is often used to protect against sunburn on the island of Hawaii and can also protect your skin against windburn and chapped skin.
# Kukui oil can also be used to help heal minor wounds, burns and bites. One study found that the bark of the tree helped stimulate healing from burn damage to rats. The same study demonstrated that the extract could expedite healing time and also appears to promote the production of collagen.