Description

Tamanu Oil – Nature’s Golden-Green Healing Elixir for Scars, Spots & Radiant Skin

Tamanu Oil (Calophyllum inophyllum Seed Oil),  often called Green Gold or Beauty Leaf Oil,  is one of nature’s most restorative oils, prized across Polynesia and Southeast Asia for its remarkable ability to repair, renew, and rejuvenate both skin and hair. Cold-pressed from the fruit kernels of the Calophyllum inophyllum tree, Tamuna oil is also known as Foraha oil, Beauty Leaf Oil, Kamani oil, Alexandrian Laurel Oil,  Punna Oil  or simply Calophyllum.

Renowned for its healing, regenerative, and nourishing properties, Tamanu Oil (Calophyllum inophyllum) is one of the finest choices for inflammatory and problematic skin conditions. Its rare fatty acid profile accelerates new cell growth, making it exceptionally effective for acne-prone, scarred, or damaged skin.

Tamanu Oil is also a powerful antioxidant, helping to defend the skin and your formulations against oxidative stress and environmental damage.

Its ability to boost microcirculation makes it ideal for skin prone to spots, dullness, or ingrown hairs, while promoting a smoother, healthier complexion overall.

Tamanu Oil is rich in calophyllolide  (a potent anti-inflammatory compound), delta-tocotrienol (vitamin E), and essential fatty acids that support cell regeneration and strengthen the skin’s barrier.

INCI Name: Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Origin: South Pacific (Polynesia)
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed (Unrefined) Organic
Color: Dark Green Slightly Viscous Liquid
Aroma: Warm, nutty, and earthy
Absorption: Moderate, rich yet non-greasy
Comedogenic Rating: 2
Recommended Usage Rate: 1 – 100% (ideal in serums, creams, and hair oils)

Key Cosmetic Benefits:

For Skin Care

Tamanu Oil is a powerhouse for restoring compromised or irritated skin. Clinical and ethnobotanical studies show it helps accelerate wound healing, reduce scars, and improve overall skin texture. Thanks to its antimicrobial and antioxidant profile, it’s ideal for acne-prone, sensitive, or mature skin. Tamanu Oil also helps reduce hyper-pigmentation while protecting your skin from excessive heat and UV damage.

Top Benefits for Skin:

• Reduces appearance of scars, blemishes, and stretch marks
• Helps fade hyperpigmentation and dark spots
• Deeply hydrates without clogging pores
• Soothes eczema, rashes, and redness
• Protects against UV damage and environmental stressors

For Hair Care

In hair and scalp treatments, Tamanu Oil’s antibacterial and antifungal properties help balance the scalp microbiome and strengthen follicles from root to tip. It’s known to improve shine, reduce breakage, and calm dry, flaky scalps.
Alexandrian Laurel Oil or Tamanu Oil is also known to improve hair texture and thicken hair follicles, much like Castor Oil does. The antibacterial properties of Tamanu Oil can help soothe inflammation and eliminate fungal infections on the scalp.

Top Benefits for Hair:

• Nourishes dry, brittle strands
• Helps reduce dandruff and scalp irritation
• Promotes thicker, stronger hair growth
• Adds softness and natural sheen

 Key Phytonutrients

• Calophyllolide: anti-inflammatory and healing
• Coumarins & Xanthones: antioxidant and antimicrobial
• Linoleic & Oleic acids: barrier repair and moisture retention
• Tocotrienols (Vitamin E): anti-aging and UV protection

Scientific Insight:
Peer-reviewed studies (e.g., Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2015; Fitoterapia, 2017) show that Tamanu Oil promotes fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis, contributing to visible skin regeneration and improved elasticity.

Properties

• Absorbs quickly and completely into the skin
• Deeply emollient and nourishing
• Supports skin healing and regeneration
• Rich in essential nutrients and antioxidants

Applications

• Ideal for face and body creams, serums, and treatment oils
• Perfect for bath and body lotions, scrubs, and gentle cleansers
• Excellent for targeted skin treatments and repair balms
• Suitable for irritated, damaged, or inflamed skin
• Beneficial in formulations for dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis
• Adds nourishment to hair and scalp conditioners

Please note: This is an all-natural, unrefined product. Some color variations can be expected. This unrefined oil may naturally contain visible solids or appear cloudy in cooler temperatures. This is normal and does not affect quality. Gently shake before use for best results.

Storage:
Store in a tightly sealed container, in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Disclaimer:
For external use only in cosmetic and personal care formulations. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Product color and aroma may vary due to natural origin.

At Skin Foodie, we source only premium pharmaceutical- or food-grade oils, because purity and grade matter just as much in skincare as they do in nutrition. Lower-cost alternatives may not match our standards for safety, potency, or efficacy.