Kukui Nut Oil
Kukui nut oil is a lightweight, fast-absorbing oil pressed from the nuts of the kukui tree. Popular in UK skincare and haircare, it delivers gentle hydration without a greasy feel, making it a favourite in natural beauty formulas.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, kukui nut oil acts as an emollient that helps soften and smooth the skin while reinforcing the skin’s natural moisture barrier. Its balanced ratio of linoleic and oleic fatty acids allows it to penetrate quickly, leaving a silky, non-occlusive finish that is ideal in facial oils, body butters, hair serums and lip treatments.
Key benefits
- Provides lightweight hydration
- Helps soften and smooth dry skin
- Supports the skin’s moisture barrier
- Calms the appearance of irritated skin
- Conditions and adds shine to hair
- Non-greasy feel suitable for daily use
Best for
dry skin, sensitive skin, mature skin, dehydrated skin
Where it comes from
Kukui nut oil is cold-pressed from the seeds (nuts) of the kukui tree (Aleurites moluccanus), a plant native to Hawaii and other tropical regions.
Products with Kukui Nut Oil
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Kukui Nut Oil than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.
- Dermalogica Precleanse (150ml) Dermalogica
- Dermalogica Precleanse (30ml) Dermalogica