Skin & Hair care benefits
of Cacay/Kahai Nut oil
Skincare benefits: Cacay oil with its high Vitamin E content (50% higher than Argan Oil) is considered a “superfood” for the skin and is an amazing daily moisturizer to keep the skin, nourished, hydrated and demonstrably helps diminish wrinkles, fine lines, redness, blotchiness, and combat other visible signs of aging, which is one of the reasons it is referred to as the ultimate anti-aging, anti-wrinkle face oil.
Its very high Vitamin A content, (4 times higher than Rosehip Seed Oil) not only lends to its nickname “Natural Retinol, it is also one of the reasons for its immense effectiveness in boosting skin tone and texture by accelerating cell regeneration, repair and skin tissue replenishment.. It is considered one of the best natural oils to help heal wounds, clear blemishes, lighten scars, spots, tighten the skin to fade stretch marks etc. with consistent use. A safe, gentle version of Retinol, suitable for sensitive skin, without the often-harsh side effects of prescription or OTC retinoids.
It helps brighten, nourish, illuminate, and restore natural radiance to the skin while protecting, and strengthening its natural protective barrier to provide lasting hydration by preventing trans- epidermal water loss to improve elasticity, and promote firmer, smoother skin.
Cacay Oil has triple the amount of Pro Vitamin A (Carotene) when compared to Rosehip Seed Oil which makes it beneficial in helping to lighten the appearance of pigmentation spots and issues of hyperpigmentation and is a great natural alternative to conventional skin brightening ingredients e.g., Kojic Acid, Retinol, Tretinoin (Trans Retinoic Acid), Niacinamide, Arbutin and Hydroquinone.
With a Lineloic Acid content of over 68% and a comedogenic rating of 1-2, Cacay Nut Oil is a dry, exceptionally light oil on the skin and absorbs easily without leaving a greasy residue, suitable for all types of weather. It is ideal for acne prone skin as it helps unblock acne plugs and unclog and refine the pores to reduce white or blackheads.
Cacay Nut Oil can deeply penetrate the skin's layers to help boost both Elastin and Collagen production for a more plumped up, firmer, denser, more radiant, less lined, better toned, more youthful looking skin which is why it is often referred to as a natural facelift.
It also has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to help soothe and protect the skin from harmful environmental and free radical damage. Its deep moisturizing ability makes it helpful in alleviating dry to excessively dry or damaged skin, burns, wounds, cuts, and irritations like psoriasis (even of the scalp), eczema, flaky itchy skin etc. Massage consistently into the elbows and knees which tend to be drier to help soften the skin in those areas.
Hair care benefits: It helps moisturize, nourish and strengthen the roots, repairs damaged hair, prevents split ends to boost the growth of healthier, silkier, shinier, thicker hair. It also helps maintain scalp health by preventing and treating excess dryness that can lead to flakiness, dandruff and scalp psoriasis or other irritations. ​
Massage 1-2 drops into the hands to help soften the hands and also strengthen and repair damaged or unhealthy cuticles