Tamanu Oil

Tamanu Oil 1
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AKA: Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil, Foraha Oil, Kamani Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
OriginNative to Madagascar. Extracted from the seeds of Calophyllum inophyllum, a tropical tree native to Madagascar and Southeast Asia. Cold-pressed from the dried seeds to obtain the nutrient-rich oil.
Tamanu Oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR