THERE'S MORE TO THE LABEL...

We take a lot of effort to be sure that we never say anything about our products that is not the truth.  If you are a voracious label reader, then you've probably seen that on our Kukui Oil we say the following:

Clinically proven to significantly increase moisture levels in the skin. Kukui oil is hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic.

moisturize

Main Entry: mois•tur•ize

:to add moisture to 

Kukui Oil is rich in omega 3 fatty acids and is easily absorbed into the skin, allowing for a promotion of overall skin health.  Its transdermal properties allow it to penetrate deep into the skin where skin problems begin.

AMA Laboratories, Inc. examined the moisturization benefits using a Novameter on three sites per test subject.  Novameter readings were taken at intervals of 15 minutes, 30 minutes, one hour, and three hours per site.  The results conclusively demonstrated the effectiveness of maintaining a positive moisture level.  

hypoallergenic

Main Entry: hy•po•al•ler•gen•ic

:having little likelihood of causing an allergic response

Consumer Product Testing Co. conducted a Repeated Insult Patch Test (RIPT) to determine by repetitive epidermal contact the potential of a test material to induce primary or cumulative irritation and/or allergic contact sensitization.  All evaluations of the test site for every participant were negative throughout both testing phases, showing no adverse effect on the skin.   Therefore, under the conditions of this study, pure kukui oil with Vitamin E did not indicate a potential for dermal irritation or allergic contact sensitization.

non-comedogenic

Main Entry: non•com•e•do•gen•ic

:not tending to clog pores (as by the formation of blackheads)

We do not have a clinical testing on this claim, but for twenty years we have collected anecdotal testimonials.  This natural botanical oil penetrates quickly and therefore does not leave a coating on your skin that would block pores.  We have had many customers that use the oil to remove eye makeup and cosmetics with no concern about pore clogging.  No one has indicated any problem with blackheads or negative skin reaction.

NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL HAIR

Melanie an advocate of kukui oil treatments for her hair and for her kids, works for Oils of Aloha as our Purchasing and Inventory Manager.

For centuries Hawaiians have used kukui oil to improve the luster and softness of their hair. They use to gather a handful of kukui nuts, crack and remove the shell, then coarsely grind the kernels.  When lightly roasted the kernels were smashed again to release the oil. An easier way today would be to use pure

Kukui Oil from Oils of Aloha.

A homemade hot oil treatment can be an inexpensive luxury.  Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of the oil in a small glass dish and heat in the microwave until warm, about 30 to 45 second.  Apply oil to hair and massage into your scalp, leave on for 15 to 20 minutes for it to penetrate.  Shampoo and rinse well.

Hot oil treatments also help with dry scalp, including dandruff.  You might like to use on of our fragranced oils.  They don't add any significant benefit to pure oil, other than a nice smell.

We would appreciate any comments or suggestions on how you use kukui oil on your hair and scalp.

LIP BALM ADDICTION

I have been using lip balms ever since I was old enough to apply my very own strawberry flavored balm.  From then on I couldn't get enough, I had to try every brand in every flavor.  Today, I have three tubes in my desk drawer, two in my bathroom, one on my nightstand and one lost in every purse.  And my fiance has to constantly remind me to check my pant pockets before doing laundry.  I guess I have ruined too many of our clothes.  But I still can't stop.

As it turns out, there are a few different aspects that make lip balms addictive:

1) There is a psychological addiction, due to the immediate moisturization to the lips;  it sends a signal to you brain to stop producing skin cells which result in drier lips once the lip balm wears off.

2) It can become an oral fixation or habit to  continually apply salve to you lips like chewing gum or biting your nails.   Some addicts reapply as much as every 10 minutes.

3) Many lip balms can include camphor and menthol that give lips tiny tingly rush.

So what's the cure?

The best advice I've heard for dry lips is to simply keep your tongue inside your mouth and quit licking your lips!  Pretty simple, but if that is too much you can try to wean yourself from lip balms by only allowing yourself to put it on at certain times during the day like after meals or before you go to bed.

If you are addicted, and then you might consider check out our Dry Lip Therapy  that feature natural kukui and macadamia oils to add extra moisturization.

If you can't break the habit, that's okay too because there are plenty of worse things you could be addicted to...like chocolate.