Tamanu oil is an exotic and precious oil with a rich history. When the nuts were dried and squeezed,  it produces a deep green oil. And this oil had luxurious moisturizing qualities to it!  This oil as a moisturizer, sun protectant and natural healing substance for their skin and hair.

Beauty Benefits of Tamanu Oil

1. Eye Serum

Tamanu oil makes a perfect all-natural eye serum. It is filled to the brim with antioxidants that protect skin from premature aging. It also has a thick serum-like consistency that penetrates deep into skin.

To use it as an eye serum, simply place a drop on your ring finger then gently dab it under your eyes. You can even combine ingredients like anti-aging essential oils and create an even more powerful serum!

2. Wrinkle Smoother

As we saw above, tamanu oil is filled with fatty acids. These acids lubricate and nourish skin, which maintains its elasticity and firmness. Tamanu oil also has antioxidants that fight off free radicals which are known to cause fine lines and wrinkles.

3. Heals Wounds

Did you know that Ancient Polynesians used tamanu oil to heal all sorts of wounds? Since this precious oil is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and moisturizing, it speeds up the rate at which wounds heal. Gently apply it on nicks, cuts & scrapes, bug bites, burns, sores and other sorts of wounds, using a cotton ball, to quicken the healing process.

4. Moisturizes Skin

Tamanu oil is moisturizing to the skin. It actually has a slight astringent effect even though it has a thick texture.

5. Heals Scars

Got any kind of scars? Whether from acne, surgery, chicken pox or any other cause, tamanu oil can help! Simply place a few drops of tamanu oil on a cotton and gently apply it on the scar if it’s wide. If you have acne scars, apply the oil 3 times a day until the scar fades off. You’ll be fascinated to see how fast it disappears with tamanu oil’s excellent skin regenerating properties!

6. Offers Sun Protection

Tamanu oil offers sunlight protection. It actually has UV protectant properties. So you can consider applying a thin layer of it all over your body then applying your usual sunscreen. If you’re olive or brown skinned or tend to tan rather than burn, you can use as a natural sunscreen! Tamanu oil is also healing and soothing on sunburns.

7. Soothes Rashes

Tamanu oil is good for any kind of skin eruptions because of its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties! To use on skin rashes, simply get a cotton ball and place 4 drops of tamanu oil and 2 drops of tea tree essential oil on it. Dab the rashes with the cotton ball after a shower to soothe and heal the rashes.

8. Fades Stretch Marks

Just like it heals scars, tamanu oil also fades stretch marks with the power of its cell regenerating and renewal properties.