Organic Tamanu Oil

  • Exceptional product
  • 100% pure and natural
  • Cold press
  • Ecocert
  • Organic Cosmetic
Rich in powerful soothing compounds, Tamanu oil is a go-to ingredient for caring for skin that feels tight or prone to redness. It is also ideal for leg massage oils.

Circulatory

£7.00

Price per L = £70

Organic Tamanu Oil
Organic Tamanu Oil
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Circulatory

Features

Properties and uses

Special product

Traceability and analysis

Storage and precautions

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Features

Zero-waste offer: minimum use-by date March 2026

Our commitments

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Culture

Quality

100% pure and natural, virgin, first cold pressed, no chemical treatment, rich in pulp. Cosmetic grade

Production process

First cold-pressed, then lightly filtered (the active ingredient-rich pulp remains)

Part of the plant used

Seeds contained in dried almonds

Botanical name

Calophyllum inophyllum

Botanical family

Clusiaceae

Function

Cosmetic ingredients

Other names

Tamanu in Polynesian, foraha in Malagasy

Oxidative potential

Not very sensitive

Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet

Reference

01140 - Organic calophylla oil 10 mL pod

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Main packaging material

Glass bottle

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Recyclability

Most packaging can be recycled

Properties and uses

Skin care

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Properties

As a cosmetic ingredient, organic tamanu carrier oil is known for the following properties:

  • Thanks to its fluidifying active ingredients, it is renowned for toning blood circulation and keeping legs light.

  • Well-known as a restorative agent, it encourages the regeneration of skin tissue and makes the skin supple and elastic.

  • Its purifying active ingredients make tamunu oil a wonderful oil for blemished skin.

  • High in mild, soothing compounds, tamanu carrier oil is an beneficial addition to massage products for joint and muscle discomfort.

Indications

  • Diffuse redness

  • Blemish-prone skin

  • Scaly, dry skin

  • Products for skin prone to discomfort

  • Helps combat stretch marks

  • Light legs

  • Joint relief

Uses

For use as an ingredient in the following blends:

  • Restorative care oils

  • Diffuse redness products

  • Creams, milks and gels for light legs in synergy with appropriate essential oils

  • Soothing massage oils for joint and muscle discomfort

Synergies

  • For diffuse redness : mastic tree, niaouli, cypress, Helichrysum italicum and gum rockrose essential oils,

  • To relieve joint discomfort: sweet wintergreen and lemon eucalyptus essential oils, etc.

  • For purifying effects: palmarosa essential oil, etc.

  • For skin prone to atopic tendencies: touloucouna, chaulmoogra and andiroba carrier oils, lavender, myrrh, Egyptian geranium and nard essential oils, etc.

In practice

This oil tends to solidify at temperatures below 25°C. This phenomenon has no effect on its quality. We recommend warming it if necessary before use by running it under lukewarm water to liquefy it. Organic Calophyllum carrier oil can be used at 10 to 20%:

  • Mixed with other botanical oils and possibly essential oils to formulate care or massage oils.

  • In combination with butters and possibly waxes for the formulation of body balms.

  • As an oil phase in the composition of creams and lotions for hands, body and face.

Organic Calophyllum carrier oil can also be incorporated into a ready-made neutral AZ base at up to 5% maximum to create:

  • An emulsion: with Organic Neutral Plant Milk, Organic Neutral Youth and Moisturising Creams, Organic Neutral Hair Mask Base.

  • An aqueous gel: with Organic Aloe Vera Gel

  • A foaming product: with Organic Neutral Cleansing Cream

  • A soap: with Melt & Pour Soap Base

  • At a dosage between 30 and 95% to create:

    • A micellar oil: with the High Concentrate Micellar Base

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Special product

Aroma-Zone strives to offer you products of the highest possible quality, whether in terms of their composition, richness in active ingredients, scent, type of cultivation, geographical origin, method of extraction, the quality of the producer's work, and also remarkable in terms of ethics within a sustainable development approach. We seek out rare product qualities for you, and sometimes even exclusive ones, by contacting suppliers from all corners of the world and purchasing directly from producers; ensuring always that the economic conditions are favorable for our partners. To highlight some of our products of exceptional quality and share as much information as possible about these products,we have decided to create an “exceptional product” label.

Traceability and analysis

Organoleptic properties

  • Appearance: runny oily liquid, pulpy or solid (depending on temperature)

  • Colour: dark green to almost black

Virgin (non-decolourised) Calophyllum inophyllum oil naturally has a dark green to greenish-grey colour. This colour is particularly linked to the presence of certain natural resins in the virgin oil, and their level varies according to the season and climatic conditions, which is why the oil's colour can be more or less dark depending on the batch. Some batches have an almost black dark grey colour which may be surprising, but is entirely natural for a virgin quality Calophyllum oil.

Moreover, the texture of Calophyllum carrier oil varies according to temperature (and may also vary slightly between batches): it can appear as a liquid oil, a viscous oil with a pulpy (cloudy) appearance, or even as a paste (solidified oil) when the temperature is cooler.

  • Odour: distinctive, with nutty, green, spicy notes (somewhat reminiscent of curry)

  • Feel: rather greasy. If you wish to improve its absorption into the skin, mix it with a more penetrating oil (Kukui, Macadamia, Hazelnut,, etc.).

Density

0.93-0.95

Saponification index

191-202

Storage and precautions

Storage

Stable carrier oil. Store in a dry place away from heat and light.

Find out more

Calophyllum, a tree called tamanu by the Tahitians and Fohara by the Madagascans, produces an oil that is remarkable for its beneficial action on the skin.

Highly aromatic, this oil is traditionally recommended for soothing many dermatological conditions (eczema, psoriasis, etc.).

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Responsible Person

  • EU responsible person: Aroma-Zone FR-84220 Cabrières d’Avignon

  • UK responsible person: Obelis UK Ltd, Sandford Gate, Oxford, OX4 6LB, UK

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Respiratory allergy (D. Festy)

Health & wellbeingRespiratory problems

To apply, mix:

  • Tarragon essential oil: 5 drops

  • Niaouli essential oil: 5 drops

  • Roman chamomile essential oil: 2 drops

  • Tamanu carrier oil: 1 tablespoon

Apply this mixture to the sinuses, chest and upper back, 2 to 3 times a day, for 3 to 6 days Gently massage the entire congested area, but avoid getting too close to the eyes.

To diffuse: In a 10 ml bottle, mix in equal quantities:

  • Niaouli essential oil

  • Eucalyptus radiata essential oil

  • Lemon essential oil

Diffuse this mixture in living areas (home, office), 3 times for 20 minutes a day, during the period when you are experiencing this.

Apply to a handkerchief:

  • Tarragon essential oil: 2 ml

  • Niaouli essential oil: 2 ml

  • Roman chamomile essential oil: 1 ml

4 drops, 2 to 3 times a day, for 3 to 6 days

Allergic asthma (D. Festy)

Health & wellbeingRespiratory problems

Ask your pharmacist to make the following massage oil in a 10 ml bottle:

  • Artemisia dracunculus (Tarragon) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Chamaemelum nobile (Roman chamomile) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Tanacetum annuum (Annual Tansy) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Amni visnaga (Khella) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Calophylla macerated oil: 6 ml

Apply 5 drops to the solar plexus, upper back and along the spine. Repeat every ¼ hour until improvement.

Hot flushes (D. Festy)

Health & wellbeingHormonal and metabolic disorders

  • Cypress essential oil : 1 drop

  • Helichrysum essential oil: 1 drop

  • mastic tree essential oil: 1 drop

  • Clary sage essential oil: 1 drop

  • Calophylla oil: 1 teaspoon

Use: Massage this mixture into the solar plexus and lower back, 2 to 3 times a day, 20 days a month.

Bronchitis (chesty cough) (D. Festy)

Health & wellbeingRespiratory problems

  • Red Myrtle essential oil: 1 drop

  • Ravintsara essential oil: 1 drop

  • Sweet Inula essential oil: 1 drop

  • Calophylla OIL: 3 drops

Use: Massage the chest and back with this mixture 4 times a day for 10 days.

Bronchitis (dry cough) (D. Festy)

Health & wellbeingRespiratory problems

  • Cypress essential oil : 1 drop

  • narrow-leaved eucalyptus essential oil: 1 drop

  • Ravinstara essential oil: 1 drop

  • Niaouli essential oil: 1 drop

  • Calophylla OIL: 4 drops

Use: Massage the mixture into the chest and back 4 times a day for 10 days.

Haematomas, bruising (Aroma News - NARD)

Health & wellbeingBlows and trauma

  • Helichrysum italicum essential oil (Immortelle): 3 ml

  • Laurus nobilis essential oil (bay laurel): 1 ml

  • Calophyllum inophyllum oil (Calophylla): 1 ml

Directions for use: massage a few drops very lightly into the bruise and repeat as necessary.

Sunburn in adults (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

Solid form (non-greasy gel)

  • Spike Lavender essential oil: 2 ml

  • Blue Tansy essential oil: 0.5 ml

  • Myrrh essential oil: 0.5 ml

  • Immortelle essential oil: 1 ml

  • Argan oil: 3 ml

  • St John's wort OIL: 2 ml

  • tamanu oil: 3 ml

  • 2% Carbomer gel: 100 ml complement

Aroma-Zone comment: Carbomer gel can be replaced by a vegetable gel made from guar gum or tragacanth gum.

Use: 1 application 3 to 4 times a day for 4 to 5 days.

Rosacea (C. Clergeaud)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • Calophyllum inophyllum carrier oil: 40 ml

  • Rose hip carrier oil: 40 ml

  • Calendula oil: 20 ml

  • Mastic tree essential oil: 4 drops

  • Rosewood or chamomile essential oil: 4 drops

  • Helichrysum italicum essential oil: 6 drops

Directions: Mix all the ingredients

Use: Apply gently morning and evening to the affected areas.

Rosacea (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • Provençal cypress essential oil 2 drops

  • Helichrysum italicum essential oil (Immortelle) - 1 drop

  • Cistus ladanifera essential oil - 2 drops

  • Egyptian Rose essential oil - 4 drops

  • Calophyll Inophyl oil - 4 drops

Use : 3 drops of the mixture applied topically morning and evening until a noticeable improvement is seen.

Couperose, erythrosis (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • Cistus ladaniferus (gum rockrose) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Pelargonium asperum cv Egypt (Egyptian rose geranium) essential oil: 2 ml

  • Helichrysum italicum essential oil (curry plant): 1 ml

  • Daucus carota (carrot) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Vitamin E: 0.5 ml

  • Calophyllum inophylum (tamanu) essential oil: 10 ml

  • Triticum vulgare essential oil (wheat germ): top up to 100 ml

Use: 1 to 2 topical applications per day.

Cystitis (M. Faucon)

Health & wellbeingUrinary issues

  • Clove essential oil: 3 drops

  • Wintergreen essential oil: 2 drops

  • Seville Orange essential oil: 5 drops

  • Calophylla oil: 2 ml

  • Macadamia oil: 2 ml

Preparation : Massage the lower abdomen with this mixture several times a day until the pain subsides.

Contact eczema (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • Immortelle essential oil: 0.5 ml

  • True Lavender essential oil: 0.5 ml

  • Roman chamomile essential oil: 0.3 ml

  • Myrrh essential oil: 0.2 ml

  • Tamanu carrier oil: 5 ml

  • Argan oil: 15 ml

Use: 4 local applications a day until complete improvement.

Dry eczema (P. Franchomme)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • HE Lavandula Angustifolia (True Lavender) 0.5 ml

  • Cympopogon Martinii essential oil (Palmarosa) 0.5 ml

  • HV Calophyllum Inophylum 10 ml

  • HV Rosa rubiginosa (Rose hip) 30 ml

Use: 3 to 4 topical applications a day, depending on improvement.

Old bruises (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingBlows and trauma

  • Laurus nobilis (Bay Laurel) essential oil: 5 ml

  • Cedrus atlantica essential oil (Atlas Cedar): 5 ml

  • Helichrysum italicum essential oil (Immortelle): 5 ml

  • Calophyllum Inophylum oil (Calophylla): 25 ml

  • Triticum vulgare oil (Wheat germ): 100 ml make-up

Use: 2 to 3 applications a day, until clear improvement.

The older the bruise, the longer the treatment should last. This does not, however, call into question the efficacy of the treatment.

External haemorrhoids (P. Franchomme)

Health & wellbeingCirculatory disorders

  • Pistacia lentiscus essential oil (mastic tree): 1 ml

  • Melaleuca quinquenervia CT Cineole essential oil (Niaouli): 4 ml

  • Cupressus sempervirens essential oil (Mediterranean cypress): 4 ml

  • Calophyllum Inophylum oil (Calophylla): 4 ml

  • Gel: make up to 60 ml

Use: 3 applications per day in situ for 3 to 7 days.

Heavy legs, varicose veins, venous stasis (on medical advice) (Aroma News - NARD)

Health & wellbeingCirculatory disorders

  • Cupressus sempervirens essential oil (Mediterranean cypress): 2 ml

  • Melaleuca quinquenervia CT cineole essential oil (cineole niaouli)): 2 ml

  • Pistacia lentiscus essential oil (mastic tree): 1 ml

  • Cistus ladaniferus essential oil (Cistus): 1 ml

  • Mentha x piperita essential oil (Peppermint): 1.5 ml

  • Calophyllum inophyllum oil: 5 ml

  • Carbopol gel: 100 ml

Use: 1 dab of gel on each limb 2 to 3 times a day, starting from the bottom (ankles) and working upwards (thighs) Aroma-Zone Comment: Carbopol gel is a neutral aquous gel with synthetic polymers that can be bought in chemists. It can easily be replaced by Aloe vera gel or a neutral aqueous gel made from a natural gum, water and a preservative.

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