Review (5/5): solid antibacterial, astringent and anti inflammatory qualities
Tamanu oil is extracted from the seeds of the Calophyllum inophyllum tree (a large evergreen native to East Africa and some regions of India and Australia). Long used in certain systems of traditional medicine (including African and Asian traditional medicine), tamanu oil is applied directly to the skin.
This tamanu oil is manufactured by Gio Naturals, and is 100% PURE ORGANIC COLD PRESSED & UNREFINED! The oil comes in a 4 ounce amber colored bottle with treatment pump. It is USDA & ECO Certified Organic. Tamanu oil is renowned for it's skin regenerating and healing properties. Since the oil is proven to have solid antibacterial, astringent and anti inflammatory qualities, you really can't go wrong by adding it to your facial care routine. I make a night time facial serum from Grape Seed Oil, Tamanu Oil, Argan Oil, Rosehip Seed Oil, Lemongrass essential oil, Tea Tree oil and Vitamin E oil. Tamanu oil absorbs quickly, even though the oil is thick (and dark green). It does have a strong nutty / earthy scent but the lemongrass in my recipe kind of masks it, plus you get used to the scent with continued use. It is pretty strong if you use it as a stand alone oil, but again it is highly effective so you need to balance the pros (many) and cons (scent) to decide if it is right for you. Personally it is my go to oil for facial products.
Tamanu oil is touted as a natural remedy for the following conditions: acne, athlete's foot, eczema, psoriasis, and sunburn. Since tamanu oil is said to alleviate pain, the oil is also used topically to relieve the pain caused by conditions like sciatica, shingles, and rheumatism. Some proponents also claim that tamanu oil can help aid in the regeneration of skin. For this reason, tamanu oil is thought to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars. In addition, tamanu oil is said to promote the healing of burns, blisters, cuts, and scrapes. It is a great, all-purpose therapeutic oil. Works well for my sensitive, acne prone skin.
I received this product at a discount. I have provided an honest and unbiased review based on my personal experience with this product. I am not affiliated with the company in any way and my star rating is based on my personal experience and use of the product.