You’ve probably heard of rosehip oil, jojoba oil, avocado oil, macadamia seed oil, and others, but here’s one you may not know – Tamanu Oil.
Tamanu oil is gotten from the inside kernel of the tamanu tree fruit, a tropical evergreen native to Southeast Asia. It's been used medicinally for centuries by African, Asian, and Pacific Island cultures. The oil has a dark green color, with an earthy, nutty scent.
Tamanu oil has been used in Polynesia and Southeast Asia for a very long time to enhance and heal skin and hair. Tamanu oil is overwhelmingly versatile – it contains moisturizing omega fatty acids, promotes new healthy cell growth, and is used on the face and body for all kinds of conditions such as acne, psoriasis, scarring. It’s known for its potent healing properties from anything from eczema to wound healing.
This wonderful oil is moisturizing, stimulates antioxidant production, has an anti-inflammatory effect, and stimulates collagen production. It protects the skin from damage and aging free radicals caused by sun and pollution. The abundance of its hydrating fatty acids is great for dry spots on your face and body.
Tamanu oil is known as a remedy for the following conditions:
- Aging skin
- Fading stretch marks
- Scarring
- Healing rashes
- Acne
- Athlete's foot
- Dark spots
- Dry skin
- Eczema
- Hair loss
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Sunburn
We love it so much we put in in our Therapeutic Body Lotion to give your skin an extra treat with a powerful combination of skin-conditioning botanicals and a therapeutic blend of essential oils (including Tamanu oil) for relieving skin conditions, discomfort, and for simply great moisturizing.
