Botanical name: Calophyllum Inophyllum Greek for "beautiful leaf".
Description: This unrefined Tamanu Oil originates from Madagascar, although it can also be found in South East Asia. The fruit (seeds) are hand gathered from the coastal Tamanu trees, as they are said to yield the highest quality oil. The oil is obtained from the tree nut, but only after it has dried, as fresh nuts produce no oil, The process takes about 8 weeks,
Color: Dark green to brown viscous liquid.
Aromatic Description: Tamanu Virgin Madagascar Carrier Oil has a rich, woody-spicy, nutty scent. It is a heavy in nutrients, scent, color and uses.
Common Uses: Tamanu Virgin Carrier Oil is reputed to have wondrous skin benefiting properties. Tamanu oil can be used in skin care products as it is composed of phospholipids and glycolipids, which are known to help protect the skin’s moisture barrier and are natural constituents of healthy looking skin. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory soothing oil for topical use. It can be applied neat to the skin or blended with other carrier oils. This oil revitalizes and improves the texture of skin, giving it a fresh look. Benefits dry skin, very dry and damaged skin. Helps heal wound and burns, cuts, scrapes. Reduces pain in joints, arthritis, neuralgia, rheumatism and sciatica.
Bioaromatica "Trauma oil" blend, contains Tamanu oil as one of the most powerful oi in the massage blend.
Consistency: Solid at room temperature. Product should be heated in a warm water bath in order to liquefy.
Absorption: Absorbs into skin at average speed, slight oil feeling left on skin.
Shelf Life: Users can expect a shelf life of up to 2 years with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight). Refrigeration after opening is recommended
Package: 60 ml / 2 fl oz and 120 ml/ 4 fl oz