Tamanu / Foraha Oil

Tamanu / Foraha Oil is cold pressed from the nut of Calophyllum inophyllum. This oil is also known as Foraha or simply Calophyllum. Tamanu / Foraha Oil is considered to be one of the most active of all plant oils, due to it's content of the powerful anti-inflammatory Calophyllic Acid found only in Tamanu / Foraha. In most circles of naturopathic treatment Tamanu / Foraha Oil is considered to be an essential oil rather than a carrier oil.  It is well known for it's healing and nourishing activity, this is one of the best choices for inflammatory skin conditions. It's unique fatty acid composition speeds new cell growth making it ideal for acneic skin types as well as for scarred and damaged skin.

Tamanu / Foraha Oil Calophyllum inophyllum is well known to be one of the most effective anti-oxidants, helping to prevent damage to both the skin and formulation containing this precious oil.

Tamanu / Foraha Oil Calophyllum inophyllum is also known to increase micro circulation making it an excellent choice for skin prone to ingrown hair and spotting.

Tamanu / Foraha Oil Calophyllum inophyllum is not processed to remove all solids. Shake before use for best results. This may contain visible solids, depending on the temperature.  This is expected and considered normal.

SPECIFICATIONS

PROPERTIES

• rapid, complete absorption
• emollient
• nutritive, healing, re-generative

APPLICATIONS

• skin care creams, lotions, oils
• bath and body creams, lotions, scrubs, cleansers
• treatment products
  • irritated, damaged skin
  • inflamed skin
  • dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis
• hair / scalp conditioners