I’m back from Kauai. OK, I actually returned a few weeks ago. I’ve neglected my Beautiful Tuesdays posts, and I apologize. Here’s what happened. After a fabulously relaxing, idyllic tropical holiday, my relationship ended — and it wasn’t my choice. Anyway, the last few weeks have been rough. For my own mental health, I needed to keep a healthy distance from Internet.
But all is not lost. I’ve made being good to myself my number one priority. Of course for me that includes (sorta budget-friendly) beauty indulgences. I paint my toenails while watching Sex and the City reruns and let my Pangea Organics Japanese Matcha Tea mask work it’s magic during Season 5 of The Wire (thank God for Netflix). I also have fabulous, loving, kind-hearted girlfriends who have had my back.
Hawaiian Beauty Secret
And since I can finally talk/write about Kauai without crying, I want to share a skincare discovery. Despite my best efforts, I burned my back and shoulders (but not my face!). On a whim I bought a bottle of kukui nut oil from Oils of Aloha in Princeville. I slathered it on my burnt parts and I didn’t peel and the redness subsided quickly. Since then I’ve used it as a nighttime face and body moisturizer. It absorbs quickly, doesn’t cause breakouts and makes my skin look glowy. I seriously love this stuff.
What Makes it So Great?
Kukui nut oil is loaded with essential fatty acids, which are anti-inflammatory, healing and hydrating. It contains 78% oleic acid, 19% linoleic acid and 6% palmitc acid.
Kukui oil has been used in Hawaii for centuries to protect, heal and nourish skin that has been exposed to the elements-harsh sun, drying winds and salt water. It’s also beneficial for these conditions:
- Burns – including: sunburn, windburn, radiation burns, and heat induced burns.
- Eczema
- Chapped skin
- Psoriasis
- Mature and prematurely aged skin
- Dry skin conditions
- Acne
- Scars
- Lesions
- Dry hair and scalp
xxKezia
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That sounds really great…Would love to go to Hawaii someday.
You’ll find someone better!
Thanks for your post, its good to have you back (although I’m sorry to hear about your break-up. And I agree that is is wise to stay away from the net, although after my divorce I found some insightful info, I also found some painful info). I listened to alot of ABBA back then! Do you know a place in San Francisco where we can buy this great Kukui oil or where it can be ordered from? I would love to try it.
I’m with WendyB! You’re too hot for this nonsense.
I am sorry to hear about your break-up also, i hope you are feeling a lot better, and thank you for posting still also
that oil looks well nice! i love the packaging. It sounds like wonder oil!
Thanks for all your kind words. Much appreciated!
@Jana: I’ve lived on the west coast for 15 years and this was my first trip to Hawaii!
@gail: Alba Botanica makes a nice organic kukui nut oil. Here it is on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Alba-Botanica-Organic-Ounce-Bottle/dp/B00149QL9K
In SF, I’ve seen it at Whole Foods, The Real Food Co. and Rainbow.
Thank, Kezia, for the info. I’ll check it out!
Aww, Kezia. So sorry to hear this, but hopefully you’re feeling much better about it now. Glad your taking care of yourself! x