Review (5/5): Helps sandpaper-y hands, but has an intense scent!
I've tried many different oils for dry skin and psoriasis, but I'd never heard of tamanu oil until recently. Touted as helpful for eczema and psoriasis, I was eager to try it.
The oil is unusual in that it's very dark like a motor oil. Luckily, it doesn't stain your skin (though I did wonder at first!) and it absorbs easily without leaving a greasy feel.
The scent is difficult to describe. It smells like some exotic nut or food. (It actually comes from the tamanu nut tree). Not entirely unpleasant, but it's pretty intense and the odor does linger.
Interestingly, the benefits of tamanu oil include reducing body odor, helping cuts and sores to heal, treating acne, sunburn and skin issues. As part of Polynesian folk medicine, it’s used for diaper rash, shingles and sciatica. (see http://www.medicinehunter.com/tamanu)
I love that Gio Naturals Tamanu Oil is USDA Certified Organic and pure. It really does help dry skin. This winter my hands have been sandpaper-y, and a small amount on my hands quickly takes the roughness away.
I purchased this tamanu oil at a promotional price for testing and review purposes. It’s a nice oil – thick, but not as thick as shea butter. Easily absorbed and effective for dry skin. I haven’t noticed any profound effect yet on the psoriasis. The only drawback I see is the scent, which may not bother some folks - but it is pretty powerful.