Tamanu Oil

Tamanu Oil (INCI Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed kernel oil with oleic at 34–40% and a high stearic fraction at 14–20%. Contains calophyllic acid and calophyllolide, bioactives found in no other carrier oil. Thick, dark green and strongly aromatic; typically blended rather than used neat.

• Also known as: Tamanu Oil, Foraha Oil, Alexandrian Laurel Oil, Beauty Leaf Oil
• Botanical name: Calophyllum inophyllum
• Plant part used: Seed (nut)
• INCI name: Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Deep green to dark olive; Strong, characteristic — nutty, slightly medicinal
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade
• Origin: India
• Shelf-life: 18–24 months · below 20 °C · tightly sealed · away from light

Key benefits

• Oleic acid (C18:1) (34–40%) — Emollient, deep skin penetration
• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (22–30%) — Skin-barrier conditioning, soothing
• Stearic acid (C18:0) (14–20%) — Emulsification, skin softening and conditioning
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (12–17%) — Skin conditioning and barrier support
• Calophyllic acid & Calophyllolide (actives) (Trace) — Primary bioactive fraction — skin-conditioning

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base
• Common applications: blemish-prone and scar-appearance formulations and traditional topical preparations.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Tamanu Oil?
Most buyers use it at 2–10% in emulsions; 10–30% in facial oil serums; 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base. As with any new carrier oil, pilot-test in your specific base before committing to a full production run.

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