Walnut Oil

Carrier Oil · Juglans regia

Walnut Oil

The rich nutty oil

A warm amber oil pressed from walnut kernels — high in linoleic acid with a useful dose of omega-3, lending a smooth, conditioning richness to skin and hair blends. Hover any measure to see where walnut sits on the scale.

Weight
Medium
Heavy
Medium
Light
How heavy the oil feels on skin. Lighter oils absorb fast and sit weightless; heavier oils cushion and linger.
Absorption
Moderate
Fast
Moderate
Slow
How quickly the oil sinks in. Fast feels dry-touch; slow stays on the surface for longer-lasting conditioning.
Finish
Natural
Rich
Slight Sheen
Natural
Matte
The look left on the skin — from a flat, matte finish to a rich, visible sheen.
Vitamin E
Moderate
High
Moderate
Low
Natural antioxidant (tocopherol) content. Higher levels help protect skin and keep the oil stable.
The Basics

What it is

Walnut oil is pressed from the kernels of Juglans regia, the common English walnut. It's a warm amber oil, high in linoleic acid and carrying a useful share of omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid.

That makeup gives it a smooth, conditioning richness well-suited to dry skin and hair. As a tree-nut oil it is unsuitable for those with nut allergies, and its omega-3 means it is best kept fresh.

Quick Facts

Botanical nameJuglans regia
OriginPersia / Central Asia
SourceNut kernels
ExtractionCold-pressed
ColourWarm amber
ComedogenicLow (2)
Also calledEnglish walnut oil
Where it comes from

The Tree & The Nut

Walnut tree

The Walnut Tree

A stately, broad-canopied tree grown across temperate regions for its prized nuts.

Walnut kernels

The Nuts

The brain-like kernels inside the hard shell are pressed to yield a rich amber oil.

Composition

The Compound Profile

Walnut is linoleic-rich with a useful omega-3 share. The typical breakdown:

Linoleic Acid Omega-6 · polyunsaturated
58%
Oleic Acid Omega-9 · monounsaturated
18%
Alpha-Linolenic Acid Omega-3 · polyunsaturated
12%
Palmitic Acid saturated
7%
Beyond Fatty Acids

What rounds out its conditioning feel:

Linoleic & Alpha-Linolenic Acids
An omega-6 and omega-3 blend that comforts and conditions.
Tocopherols (Vitamin E)
Antioxidants that support the barrier and oil stability.
Phytosterols
Soothing plant sterols that aid a smooth, calm feel.
Why People Love It

Key Benefits

Smoothly Conditioning

A rich, nutty oil that softens dry skin and hair.

Omega-Rich

A linoleic base with a useful share of omega-3.

Barrier Support

Essential fatty acids that comfort and smooth.

In Our Formulations

How we use it

Walnut is a smooth, conditioning oil — we use it where a blend wants nutty richness and an omega-3 lift for dry skin and hair.

As a tree-nut oil it isn't suited to those with nut allergies, and its omega-3 means we keep these blends fresh.

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