Description
Organic Tamanu Oil
Organic Tamanu Oil is a very beneficial oil, which is why it makes regular appearances in high-end skincare products.
It is particularly sought after for its collagen promoting properties, as well as its wound healing and scar reduction potential.
As an anti-inflammatory oil, it also helps to balance and even out our complexions.
Wild As The Wind Organic Tamanu Oil is a wild crafted oil, making it particularly special.
However, it is an aromatic oil, made from nuts, so it is not suitable for everyone.
Wild As The Wind Carrier Oil Resources
- Carrier Oil Uses / how to use carrier oils
- Carrier Oils For Sun Protection / sunscreen / UV protection
- Healthy Fats & Oils – for ingestion and topical application
- Ultimate Guide To Carrier Oils / full list of carrier oils / carrier oils for skin care / skincare oils
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Organic Tamanu Oil Health Benefits
Organic Tamanu Oil health benefits are thought to include: analgesic + anti-ageing + antibacterial + antifungal + anti-inflammatory + antimicrobial + antioxidant + cicatrisant (wound healing)
There have been a number of in vitro and in vivo studies investigating various skin-active properties of tamanu oil, and it has been proven to have potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, analgesic, and even wound-healing abilities. These properties make tamanu oil an especially interesting candidate for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD). This multifaceted disease is marked by the disruption of the skin barrier function, chronic inflammation, and skin microbiome dysbiosis with limited treatment options, [that are] free from adverse events and inexpensive, making [this condition] desperate for a new treatment option.1
Please read the Wild As The Wind Wildcrafted Organic Tamanu Oil section in Ultimate Guide To Carrier Oils, for more science-backed health benefits.
Wildcrafted Organic Tamanu Oil Is Beautiful
The colour of Organic Tamanu Oil is pretty splendid. It is a deep amber-green in colour which emits a cooling, calming and relaxing vibe simply through the power of suggestion.
But, the benefits aren’t purely psychological… being anti-inflammatory, Organic Tamanu Oil, can indeed dampen the flames within our skin.
Tamanu is one of the more aromatic carrier oils, with a rich earthy scent.
Wildcrafted Organic Tamanu Oil Traditional Uses
There are an awful lot of traditional uses of Organic Tamanu Oil. These are just a few:
- Pain relief + sciatica
- Appeasing & healing cold sores + shingles
- Healing burns + blisters
- Scar healing – even aged scars
- Wound healing
- Insect bites
- Eczema
- Acne + rosacea
- Treating blemishes
- Nappy rash
- Sun tanning oil + after sun oil
As an antibacterial oil, some cultures recommend using Tamanu Oil for Acne. As it has a reasonably low comedogenic value, it is unlikely to clog pores.
The comedogenic value of Tamanu Oil is 2.
Organic Tamanu Oil is also antifungal and so it’s great for body-wide use, promoting really healthy skin.
Organic Tamanu Oil & Ageing
Organic Tamanu Oil possesses a unique Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) profile. (EFAs are nature’s ultimate moisturiser.)
The EFA that is unique to Organic Tamanu Oil is Calophyllic acid, which is antibacterial, antifungal, and stimulates wound healing.
Using Organic Tamanu Oil facially results in glowing skin which appears more plump and youthful owing to its deep moisturising effects.
As Organic Tamanu Oil promotes collagen production, lasting results can be obtained.
Organic Tamanu Oil is similar in a number of ways to Organic Rosehip Oil, with Organic Tamanu being the more viscous of the two.
Organic Tamanu Oil For Sun Protection
Several scientific studies have proven that Organic Tamanu Oil possesses ultraviolet protective properties. The studies state that the UV protection provided ranges between SPF 11 and SPF 24.
One study specifically identifies the protective nature of Organic Tamanu Oil for the eyes.
For more information about Organic Tamanu Oil, and other carrier oils for sun protection, please visit: Carrier Oils For UV Protection.
Using sun protective essential oils with UV protective carrier oils can also elevate our protection levels.
Sun burn is an oxidative process. This means that all sun protective carrier oils benefit from the addition of antioxidant essential oils, for use in the sun.
Wild As The Wind Sun Tanning Essential Oil Blend has been specifically formulated for this purpose.
To learn more about the SPF values of essential oils, and which oils to avoid using whilst enjoying the sun, please visit: Essential Oils For Sun Protection.
Organic Tamanu Oil Safety
Non-toxic, hypoallergenic and non-irritating
Contraindications
If you have sensitive skin, or if you do a lot of sun bathing, there’s a remote chance you may have a slight reaction to this Wild As The Wind Wildcrafted Organic Tamanu Oil.
Not suitable for those with a nut allergy.
Only suitable for topical application.
It is always advisable to perform a patch test, prior to topical application
Perform A Patch Test
It is always advisable to perform a patch test, prior to topical application of a carrier oil. This is especially true before using carrier oils on your face.
Please refer to Performing A Patch Test for more information.
If you wish to use your Wild As The Wind oil as a carrier oil for a number of Organic Essential Oils, please refer to Diluting Essential Oils.
Wild As The Wind Carrier Oil Resources
- Carrier Oil Uses
- Carrier Oils For Sun Protection
- Healthy Fats & Oils – for ingestion and topical application
- Ultimate Guide To Carrier Oils
Wild As The Wind Wildcrafted Organic Tamanu Oil
Wild As The Wind Wildcrafted Organic Tamanu Oil is a beautiful blue, mildly aromatic, oil.
INCI: Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Plant Family: Calophyllaceae
Comedogenic Rating: 2
Country Of Origin: Madagascar
Clinical Sources
1. Potential of Tamanu (Calophyllum inophyllum) Oil for Atopic Dermatitis Treatment: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8782620/
Wild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oils
Wild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oils are premium quality, therapeutic grade carrier oils which are perfect for aromatherapy.
All of the Wild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oils are cold pressed to retain an optimal nutrient density of each carrier oil.
Professional therapists use Wild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oils and Organic Essential Oils, including Osteopaths and Massage Therapists.
Wild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oils are also used domestically, for the creation of bath and body oils, as well as bases for home remedies.
*Body oils are also known as massage oils.
Certain Wild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oils are used for hair and beard oils.
Wild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oils Are Suitable For:
- Making body & bath oils (1% dilution of Organic Essential Oils)
- Using in your household first aid kit (average 2% dilution of Organic Essential Oils)
- Used to make face oils (2% dilution of Organic Essential Oils)
- Certain Organic Carrier Oils can be used on their own for wound healing and scar healing
- Many Organic Carrier Oils have a natural SPF value
Please refer to How To Use Essential Oils for the correct dilutions of essential oils and carrier oils.
Wild As The Wind Customer Ratings:
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Wild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oil Availability
Wild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oils are available in the UK.
Wild As The Wind Customer Guarantees
Wild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oils are cruelty-free & vegan friendly. They are also some of the purest, most bio-active Organic Carrier Oils in the world.
Wild As The Wind carries a Wildcrafted Organic Rosehip Seed Oil also.
Wild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oils Packaging
Wild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oils are bottled in an amber glass bottle with an aluminium lid.
Wild As The Wind is a member of Bristol Green Partnership & is committed to reducing the use of plastics in skincare & cosmetics.
Wild As The Wind Ethics
Wild As The Wind products are suitable for everyone, including Vegetarians & Vegans.
Wild As The Wind products do not contain any animal products & have not been tested on animals. Only premium quality ingredients are used, with a preference for Organic Essential Oils & Organic Carrier Oils wherever possible.
Pam (verified owner) –
I bought this as the benefits sound amazing. Unfortunately I hate the smell as it is very strong akin to celery which I can’t abide, otherwise I can’t fault it. If you love celery then this is for you.
Rachel Wild –
Hi Pam, thanks very much for your feedback. Sorry you don’t like the smell of this oil. Sadly, some of the most potently beneficial oils do have a bit of an aroma, that aren’t always to everyone’s tastes. Adding antioxidant oils, like the ones in the Sun Tanning Essential Oil Blend, tend to really help with that. It’s also best diluted a little with another carrier oil. (There’s 50% Organic Tamanu Oil in the Bath & Body Oil No. 8, and it smells lovely… however, over time, on the skin, the Tamanu aroma breaks through a little for some people, depending on their body chemistry.)
Kimberly –
I was looking for a natural sunscreen made with oils for my upcoming vacation and decided to give this a try. I was so impressed with how well it actually worked! I mixed mine with mostly Raspberry seed oil, but added a little Pomegrenate, Tamanu, and Buriti oils. Next time I will probably eliminate the Tamanu oil as it was really greasy feeling, but seeing how I was using it at the beach, I didn’t mind so much. Looking forward to continuing to use this sun tanning blend! Thanks Rachel for all of your great information on this!
Katie Bennett –
Tamanu Oil, how I love you but neglect you too! I find this oil is a superb rich body oil for the driest of parchment like skin on my legs especially in winter. I forget to use it often enough but it definitely works when I do. I also have many childhood scars on my legs including an an injury from my teenage years which this oil has helped to minimise, other oils found on mainstream shelves promise but don’t deliver in this regard.
Rachel Wild –
Thanks very much, Katie. I’m really glad you are remembering to use this oil on your scars, and that it’s really helping. (The Prickly Pear Oil would also help, as it’s packed with vitamin E.) Also, if you spray Mineral Spritz before you apply Tamanu Oil, it will help remineralise your skin, and will give it the most amazing texture. Much love. x x x