Skin Issues
1. Scars and Stretch Marks
Tamanu oil promotes cell regeneration, making it effective in reducing the appearance of scars, stretch marks, and dark spots.
2. Acne and Acne Scars
Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help soothe active acne and reduce acne scars over time.
3. Dry and Dehydrated Skin
Deeply moisturizing, tamanu oil helps replenish and lock in moisture, leaving skin soft and hydrated.
4. Eczema and Psoriasis
Soothes irritated and inflamed skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
5. Wrinkles and Fine Lines
Tamanu oil boosts collagen production and fights free radical damage, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines for more youthful-looking skin.
6. Sunburns and Skin Irritations
Helps soothe and repair sunburned or irritated skin, promoting faster recovery while reducing redness.
7. Fungal Infections
Its natural antifungal properties make it helpful in treating fungal skin infections, such as athlete’s foot or ringworm.
8. Wound Healing
Speeds up the healing process of cuts, minor wounds, and abrasions by promoting skin regeneration.
Hair Issues
9. Dry and Damaged Hair
Tamanu oil nourishes and restores moisture to dry, brittle, and damaged hair, leaving it soft and shiny.
10. Scalp Irritation and Dandruff
Its soothing properties help reduce scalp irritation, dandruff, and inflammation, promoting a healthier scalp.
11. Hair Loss and Weak Hair
Strengthens hair follicles and promotes healthier hair growth, potentially reducing hair thinning and breakage.
12. Split Ends
Helps repair and prevent split ends by sealing in moisture and providing deep nourishment to the hair strands.
Uses: Cosmetic
In mixture with essential oils, other vegetable oils or oily active ingredients
As the fatty phase of an emulsion (cream)
- Comfort, suppleness, relaxation
- Restorative
- Toning, helps eliminate redness
- Softening
- Purifying
- Regenerating
- Anti-aging
- Anti-oxidant
- Protects against premature aging
- Lightening
- Anti-dehydrating (slows down water loss in cells)
- Nourishing
- Softening
- Emollient
Examples of use:
- All skin types
- Mature skin: wrinkles, premature aging
- Problem skin: pimples, scratches, skin marks, red patches, red cheeks...
- Care for comfort, flexibility, relaxation
- Care for sagging skin, small blood vessels in the legs, light legs
- Lightening care