Farm to Face
a natural choice for Cosmetics & Spas
Kuleana® Hawaiʻi Grown plant-based oils are in demand as “farm to face” natural ingredients for cosmetic products and as luxurious carrier oils for spa treatments.
Savvy, sustainability-minded consumers are aware of the harmful effects of synthetic ingredients in many skincare products in today’s beauty industry. Our natural Sunflower and Macadamia ingredient oils are free of synthetic ingredients, fragrances and additives. We produce our oils using an all-natural, physical process that maintains the natural properties of the ingredient with no additives or preservatives.
Learn more below about the beneficial properties of our oils for skincare and hair care. And meet some of the beauty brands who formulate their products with our premium oils.
We offer our natural ingredient oils in 5L bulk sizes for cosmetic manufacturers and spas. Contact us for more information and specifications.
Sunflower Oil
INCI:Â Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Sunflower Oil is one of the most versatile ingredients in the cosmetic industry: clean, safe, and ideal for a variety of natural product formulations. This lightweight, mild and non-comedogenic oil is rich in oleic fatty acid (Omega 9) and Vitamin E. It provides moisturizing, emollient and antioxidant benefits.
- High Oleic
- Non GMO
- Vegan, Gluten-Free, Cruelty-Free
Macadamia oil
INCI: Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
This rich, nourishing oil has a fatty acid profile similar to human sebum. Extremely high in palmitoleic acid (Omega 7) as well as Oleic (Omega 9) and Vitamin E, macadamia oil is prized for its skin-softening, conditioning, and restorative effects. Especially beneficial for mature, dry, and sensitive skin, as well as scalp andhair formulations.
- Extremely nourishing
- Non GMO
- Vegan, Gluten-Free, Cruelty-Free
Cosmetic Uses
Beauty Benefits
Macadamia Oil
DEEP MOISTURIZING AND CONDITIONING
- Extremely nourishing, especially for dry, rough and maturing skin.
- Lightweight moisturizer for hair and skin.
- Soothing to irritated skin.
- Excellent for body butters, balms, and facial oils aimed at anti-aging or restorative care.
SKIN BARRIER REPLENISHMENT
- Macadamia oil is exceptionally high in palmitoleic acid (omega-7), an abundant fatty acid naturally found in human sebum, especially young skin, and decreases with age.
- Helps reduce appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
HAIR & SCALP BENEFITS
- Smooths the hair cuticle, reducing frizz and increasing shine.
- Helps condition dry, brittle hair while nourishing the scalp.
- Common in leave-in conditioners, hair masks, and scalp serums.
NON-GREASY FEEL
- A rich oil that absorbs quickly to leave the skin feeling silky, not greasy. Does not clog pores.
- Improves spreadability and texture in creams, serums, and emulsions.
Macadamia nut oil contains nearly 19% Palmitoleic Acid (Omega 7). It is the only widely available, plant-based oil with such a high concentration of beneficial Palmitoleic Acid, which occurs naturally in the skinʻs sebum but diminishes with age. Read more about the abundant benefits of this natural oil for cosmetic formulations.
Beauty Benefits
Sunflower Oil
MOISTURIZING AND SKIN BARRIER SUPPORT
- Our high-oleic sunflower oil contains more than 80% oleic acid (Omega 9).
- Helps maintain the skin's barrier, supporting its ability to retain moisture.Â
- Deeply penetrative to help moisturize skin.
- Provides a light, non-greasy emollience, leaving skin soft and smooth without heaviness.
- Soothing and nourishing for dry, cracked, or mature skin. Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines.
- Particularly effective in rich night creams, balms, and hand/foot treatments.
GENTLE AND NON-COMEDOGENIC
- Sunflower oil is mild, lightweight and can be used for all skin types, even acne-prone skin.
- Its non-comedogenic rating (0–2) makes it safer for facial care compared to heavier oils.
- Ideal for sensitive skin formulations, baby care, and lightweight facial oils.
ANTIOXIDANT PROTECTION
- Naturally rich in Vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps protect skin from free radials.
- This ingredient is also extremely stable because of its high oleic fatty acid content and Vitamin E, making it suitable for long-lasting creams, serums, and body oils.
HAIR AND SCALP BENEFITS
- Oleic acid helps condition the scalp and adds softness to dry, brittle hair.
- Improves spreadability in conditioners and leave-in treatments.
- Provides shine and conditioning in hair formulations without heaviness.
Customer Spotlight:
honua
Award-winning Hawaiʻi-based natural beauty brand, Honua Hawaiian Skincare, has been formulating with our expeller-pressed Sunflower Oil and Macadamia Oil for several years. Founder & Formulator Kapua Browning toured our mill in 2023 and loved learning about our responsible production practices. Mahalo, Kapua, for your longtime support of our Hawaiʻi Grown oils for your beauty products.