Tamanu Oil – Organic, Cold Pressed

What is organic tamanu oil?

Tamanu is an evergreen tree, native to Southeast Asia and Polynesia. The tamanu oil is extracted by cold pressing the fruit of the tamanu tree. The carrier oil is brown to yellow in colour and is quite a thick, viscous oil with a strong aroma.

Tamanu oil is rich in essential fatty acids like linoleic acid, oleic acid, stearic acid and palmitic acid. The fatty acids help promote healthy skin and hair.

Our tamanu oil is certified organic by the soil association. We are inspected annually to make sure we comply with their strict regulations.

Tamanu oil for skin

Tamanu oil is highly moisturising and has a low comedogenic rating of 2. This means it is not very likely to clog pores, making it suitable for most skin types including dry skin, sensitive skin, acne prone skin and mature skin.

It is said to have wound healing properties and to reduce help skin irritations. Because of its claims to heal wounds, it is often found in products to soothe nappy rash, reduce acne scars, and reduce stretch marks. However, there is not enough evidence to prove that organic tamanu oil can achieve these claims.

Organic tamanu oil helps keep skin healthy and is extremely moisturising due to the high amount of fatty acids.

How to make your own skin treatment with tamanu oil

Ingredient

• Organic shea butter 100g

• Tamanu oil 50ml

• Jojoba oil 50ml

• Essential oils (optional)

Method

1. Measure out the shea butter in a heatproof bowl.

2. Heat the butter in a microwave or with a bain marie, until it is fully melted.

3. Add the tamanu oil and jojoba oil to the melted shea butter.

4. Mix the organic oils and butter together until fully combined.

5. If you are using essential oils, add them to the mixture and mix well.

6. Place the mixture into the fridge to cool.

7. Once the mixture is looking like it is starting to set, whisk for 5 to 10 minutes or until it creates a whipped consistency.

8. Now your skin treatment is ready to use!

Tamanu oil for hair

Tamanu oil is great for dry and brittle hair types as it adds great hair conditioning properties. Organic tamanu oil moisturises dry hair and can help minimise split ends.

Due to tamanu oils fatty acid profile, it provides amazing nourishing effects for the hair and helps to prevent moisture loss.

Make your own hair oil with tamanu oil

Ingredients

• Castor oil 100ml

• Tamanu oil 100ml

• Hemp oil - cold pressed 10ml

• Neem oil - cold pressed 10ml

Method

1. Weigh the castor oil, hemp oil, neem oil and tamanu oil in a bowl.

2. Mix all of the oils together until fully combined.

3. Now your hair treatment is ready to use!

FAQ’s

What is the INCI name for organic tamanu oil?

The INCI name for tamanu oil is calophyllum inophyllum seed oil.

What is the origin of our tamanu oil?

Our tamanu oil originates from Madagascar.