Tamanu oil is extracted from the nuts that grow on the tropical evergreen tree of the same name. Tamanu oil and other parts of the tree have been used medicinally for hundreds of years by some Asian, African and Pacific Island cultures.
Tamanu oil has long been believed to have a number of health and beauty benefits, from wound healing to healthier hair. While not every claim you come across is scientifically researched, many really are.
HARVEST
Twice a year:
from July to September and from December to March
PART OF THE PLANT
The nuts
METHOD OF EXTRACTION
Cold pressing
Tamanu oil's healing effect is known to accelerate the growth of new healthy tissue, thus facilitating wound healing, and its antioxidant property contributes to a rejuvenated appearance by smoothing wrinkles. By improving blood circulation, tamanu oil prevents and reduces bruising, and its antibacterial properties make it valuable for hygiene practices and for dealing with dermatitis, infections, psoriasis, skin rashes and body odors.
Used in cosmetics and topically, tamanu oil can be applied directly to the face to reduce acne scars, scars, age spots, fine lines, and wrinkles. Applied directly to deep and painful cystic acne breakouts, tamanu oil also acts as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory to treat blemishes, regulating oil production in the skin and helping to keep it clear.
Application and action
Used topically, tamanu oil facilitates skin regeneration and makes it smoother and softer. It soothes, restores and reduces redness, scars, stretch marks, irritation, itching, dryness and flaking. Prevents the formation of spots and protects against the harsh effects of external factors. Works to reduce age spots, stretch marks, cellulite and dryness.
Tamanu oil promotes the growth of stronger, longer and healthier hair, manages hair loss, hydrates, gives natural shine and helps to style it more easily. It also soothes inflammation and clears fungal scalp infections.
Used medicinally, tamanu oil works to reduce acne, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, scars, ulcers, itching, scaly skin, body odor, fungal infections, rashes, wounds, swelling, sunburn, sciatica, rosacea, and foot odor. .
Tamanu oil also soothes chapped skin, calluses, rheumatism, cold sores, athlete's foot, scrapes, cuts, wounds, boils, insect bites and stings, severe burns, neuralgia, gout, and dermatophytes of the beard or scalp. It is ideal for use in massage oils designed to treat various types of pain.
| Physical action: Collagen-boosting, regenerating, soothing, hydrating, smoothing, deodorizing, protective, nourishing, cleansing, exfoliating, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, analgesic, immune system-boosting, anti-itch, cicatrizing, antineuralgic |
Recipes with tamanu oil
Tamanu facial scrub
- 2 tbsp. tamanu oil
- 3 tbsp. sugar or fine salt
Cleanse your face with warm water, then gently massage the exfoliating mixture all over your face with your fingertips, avoiding the sensitive eye area. Continue massaging for a minimum of 90 seconds and a maximum of 2 minutes. To cleanse, splash your face with warm water or use a warm, damp washcloth. This procedure can be repeated up to 3 times a week. For easy styling, rub 2 drops of tamanu oil between your fingers and distribute through your hair.
Anti-acne oil
- 4 tsp tamanu oil
- 4 drops lavender essential oil
- 2 drops tea tree essential oil
Gently massage the mixture onto your face and leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.
Anti-stretch mark oil
- 8 tsp tamanu oil
- 4 drops essential oil of myrrh
- 4 drops lavender essential oil
- 4 drops frankincense essential oil
- 4 drops essential oil of cedar
Massage the mixture into the affected areas regularly for 3 months to help fade marks and blemishes.
Hair growth stimulant
- 2 tbsp. tamanu oil
- 2 tbsp. castor oil
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil
- 4 drops rosemary essential oil
- 4 drops lavender essential oil
- 4 drops essential oil of cedar
- 4 drops thyme essential oil
- 2 drops geranium essential oil
Mix the oils in a 120ml dark glass bottle with a dropper. Apply the serum to your hair and leave it on overnight as a mask. Treat your hair once a week.
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The information in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a basis for prevention or treatment.
Sources:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamanu_oil
- https://www.healthline.com/health/tamanu-oil#purported-benefits
- https://www.aromaweb.com/vegetableoils/tamanu-oil.asp
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