- Comedogenic
- Not rated
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Plant oil
- INCI name
- Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
- Also listed as
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Macadamia Oil
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil scores 0/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, though it is still a fungal-acne trigger. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Macadamia Oil comedogenic?
Macadamia Oil has no standard rating on the comedogenic scale. It is, however, a fungal-acne trigger. A plant oil rich in oleic acid. Like most plant oils, it can feed Malassezia.
Is Macadamia Oil safe for fungal acne?
No. Macadamia Oil can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Macadamia Oil cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil?
On labels it can also appear as Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil or Macadamia Oil.