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Emollient

Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil

Often labeled as: Tamanu Oil

The thick green oil that heals scars.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 2 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A dark green, pungent oil from the South Pacific. It has unique cicatrizing properties, meaning it stimulates the growth of new, healthy skin tissue.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Accelerates scar healing, treats stubborn acne, and provides deep moisturization.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Has a strong nutty, earthy scent. Best used as a spot treatment or mixed into a cream.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is highly comedogenic.

The Science

While thick, it is antibacterial and often helps clear acne, though very oily skin should patch test.