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Emollient

Tamanu Oil

Often labeled as: Calophyllum Inophyllum

The dark green, pungent oil that fades 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 thick, strongly scented oil derived from the nut of the Tamanu tree. It possesses unique wound-healing and antibacterial properties.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Accelerates wound healing, fades acne scars, and treats minor burns.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Use strictly as a spot treatment or mixed into a moisturizer due to its strong smell and dark color.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It causes cystic acne.

The Science

While thick, its antibacterial properties often help clear acne, though patch testing is vital.