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All You Need To Know About Andiroba Oil!

15 May, 2022 - 10:51am by - Head Pixie | 12 Comments

by BR Amelia

Recently, my mindless scrolling of the 'gram offered up a beauty-full learning experience (sidenote... Who knew the 'gram could do that!? Here I was thinking it was there purely for cute pets, pretty scenery and yummy food pics). Aaaaanyway, I was scrolling away, only stopping to admire adorable kittens and the like, and then a skincare ingredient that I'd never heard of before caught my eye - andiroba oil. Naturally, I got my geek on and did a deep dive into this mysterious new (to me) oil.

So is andiroba oil a must have in our skincare routine? And if so, why? Read on...

What is andiroba oil?

Andiroba oil comes from a nut of the andiroba tree, which is found in the Amazon region, as well as Central America and in the Carribean.

What makes andiroba oil special?

Andiroba oil features fatty acids, including linoleic, palmitic, stearic and oleic acid, and is rich in Vitamins A, C and E. It works to hydrate the skin, reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, improve elasticity, promote collagen production, while reducing inflammation and protecting the skin from free radicals.  

On the comedogenic scale it's a 2, which means it's less likely to block pores (the scale ranges from 1 to 5, with 1 being less likely and 5 being more likely).

Is andiroba oil for everyone?

Based on my research - I'd say yes. While those who are acne-prone or have sensitive skin should patch test first (because it's better to be safe than sorry), for the majority of us it's an easy oil to add to our regime. Even better, it can also be used on the hair as a conditioning treatment, on the body as a moisturiser, and even used as a first cleanse for the face. A bonus of andiroba oil is that is also said to have insect-repelling properties. We love a multi-tasker!

What products can we find andiroba oil in?

At this point, not many. It seems this oil is just taking off in the mainstream. You can find it in its pure form, but after scouring the internet looking for products incorporating it that we can buy easily in New Zealand, it seems local brand Snowberry is leading the charge with their Star Bright Tone-Perfecting Light Serum. 

Anything else we need to know?

Andiroba oil can also be found under the names crab oil or crabwood oil. Crab oil on the face? Not appetising. I can see why skincare brands prefer to use 'andiroba'. 

So, have you tried andiroba oil? Is it an oil that sounds like something you'd enjoy? Or do you have another oil that you love using in your skincare regime? Chat below!

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27th May, 2022

Never heard of this before but sounds interesting and would be keen to give it a try

25th May, 2022

Wow never heard of it but very interesting.

23rd May, 2022

I have never heard of this but it sounds great and something I would use.

21st May, 2022

Never heard of this definitely interested

20th May, 2022

I haven't tried andiroba, but I like the fact that it's an insect repellent. I was in Fiordland last week and got eaten alive by the sandflies!

18th May, 2022

Never heard of this. I love the natural, anti-ageing, multi-tasking sound of it, but I'll likely never use an oil again. I hate the feel of them in my hair or on my skin - especially my face. If it were incorporated into a hair cream or a face serum though, I'd definitely give it a whirl. My face needs all the anti-wrinkle help it can get.

17th May, 2022

Never heard of it....but sounds interesting!

17th May, 2022

I've never heard of this product before but i'd love to try it, my scalp is so dry and sensitive and i still haven't found the right product for my hair/scalp as it just creates such bad dandruff. Wouldn't mind trying this product to see if my scalp reacts to it and if my hair will love the product too.

17th May, 2022

Love a good hair oil! I haven't tried Andrioba oil but I have tried Olaplex, Kerastase and Loreal and love them all for different reasons! My hair is quite long and coloured so I need quality hair products to keep it in good condition - would love to see how this compares to the others.

17th May, 2022

I personally have never heard of this , but interested in trying it out , for all the benefits thanks

17th May, 2022

Sounds interesting- never heard of it. Used oils before though

16th May, 2022

Never heard of it or tried it. Intrigued. My ultimate thought is is it environmentally sustainable?

AnnieMunro
18th May, 2022

Ooh, good point, tabucutie! Sustainability should've been my first thought... Thanks for the reminder :)

AboutFace
19th May, 2022

Especially when it's from the Amazon.

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