You may be familiar with tamanu oil as a popular ingredient in a variety of topical beauty products, but did you know that it’s more than just a cosmetic treat for your skin? Tamanu oil may also help promote the formation of new skin tissue.
Extracted from the tamanu nut, exotic tamanu oil has long been treasured in the tropical islands of the South Pacific. While research on the health effects of tamanu oil is fairly limited, some evidence suggests that it contains compounds rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, and may offer anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Some proponents also claim tamanu oil can help skin regenerate, making it a wonderful aid in speeding the wound-healing process. Use it to reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars, and to heal burns, bites, stings, sores, scrapes, acne and blisters. “Tamanu oil is an indispensable skin herb,” Kilham says. “In addition to using it on my own skin, I’ve used it on a couple hundred people. It’s one of the greatest healing agents of all time.” Tamanu oil may also relieve pains caused by skin-related diseases such as eczema and psoriasis.
How to use: Use lotions, serums, moisturizers, creams and facial oils that list tamanu oil as an ingredient, or buy 100 percent tamanu oil at health-food stores. (They also sell diluted versions.) Gently massage it into the affected skin for a minute or two. As safety information is limited, avoid using tamanu oil if you’re pregnant or nursing.
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