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Africa - Macadamia Tree

STOP NO.: Africa

An extraordinary oil from the Tropics

NAME: Macadamia tree

LATIN NAME: Macadamia ternifolia

LOCATION: Africa

TYPE: Tree

PART(S) USED: Nut

Fruits as tasty as they are beneficial!

Native to Australia’s rainforests, the macadamia tree can reach 15 metres in height, and its bright, evergreen leaves give it its recognised decorative value. It produces a creamy-white nut with a delicate flavour that is both delicious and offers practical benefits.

COSMETIC EFFECTIVENESS

A rare oil...

The organic oil extracted from this nut, rich in an extremely rare fatty acid similar to sebum, nourishes and protects the skin. The macadamia nuts used by Clarins Laboratories come from organic farming practices.