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Tamanu oil, certified organic

NZ $9.00

SKU 02218

Category All Carrier Oils, Certified Organic Carrier Oils

Description

Tamanu oil, certified organic

INCI	Calophyllum inophyllum
Certification	Certified organic, BioGro
Appearance	Dark green to brown liquid. Thickens and can solidify in cold temperatures.
Plant parts used	Seeds
Extraction method	Cold pressed
Refinement	Virgin
Purity	100%
Origin	Vietnam
Usage rate	Up to 100%
Typical fatty acid profile	Oleic: 37 - 48% Linoleic: 20 - 34% Stearic: 12 - 18% Palmitic: 9 - 16%
Absorption rate	Average
Skin type recommended	Most skin types, especially scarred and sensitive skin
Vegan	Yes
Palm oil	No
Animal tested	No

Tamanu oil is a unique plant oil, containing approximately 92% neutral lipids, 6-7% glycolipids and 1-2% phospholipids. It contains mainly oleic, linoleic, stearic and palmitic acid.

It is said to be a remarkable topical healing agent anti-neuralgic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibiotic and antioxidant properties. These can help with skin irritation and healing plus help to reduce scarring and ease minor burns and sunburns. It can also help to boost natural collagen production in the skin, resulting in plumper, smoother skin.

Tamanu oil can be applied directly to skin, undiluted. There are no reports of adverse effects from topical application. However Tamanu oil, along with its intensive green colour, has a rather overpowering scent that some people do not find pleasant. It is most often use diluted in a more neutral carrier oil, in an emulsion or melted together with a solid butter to create a balm.

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