Why Tamanu Oil? What is Tamanu Oil?
Tamanu oil originates from the Calophyllum inophyllum tree found native to Southeast Asia. The oil is pressed from the nuts of these trees and was popularized in Polynesia. The oil contains compounds found to have antimicrobial and antifungal capabilities and has been linked wound-healing properties promoting the healing of psoriasis, burns, rashes and insect bites as well as solves some of skins toughest problems like acne, inflammatory conditions like eczema and rosacea. Tamanu oil can help prevent long term sun damage to skin and has a rich, woody-spicy scent.
Why Tamanu Oil Has Remarkable Healing Power
Tamanu’s benefits are supported by research conducted worldwide and has been found to have biologically active compounds like coumarins and flavonoids. These compounds have been studied and along with others and have been linked to
- antibacterial activity
- antifungal activity
- help destroy free radicals
- help reduce inflammation
- promote skin cell proliferation through collagen stimulation
For example, researchers have also found some compounds in Tamanu oil that are linked to aiding the body in fighting viruses associated with HIV. A truly remarkable oil packed with ingredients to help our bodies heal.
Two of the most promising areas for skin health are reducing inflammation through reduction of free radicals and helping with cell proliferation. The sun is our skin’s worst enemy. The sun’s rays typically produce free radicals and inflammation at the skin level potentially hastening the aging appearance of our skin. If natural products can he used to help reduce this inflammation, even by a small amount, this will over time leave our skin healthier.
Increase in cell proliferation aids in health and appearance of our skin. As we age our skin cells do regenerate as often as they did when we were young. The reduction of regeneration activity leads to wrinkles and age spots. If we can give our skin a little boost in faster cell turnover we can maintain a healthier skin longer. We cant stop the aging process but we can help to slow it down.
Tamanu Oil’s ingredients are the source of the oil’s remarkable power to aid our bodies in healing. Read more: http://undergroundhealthreporter.com/skin-regenerator-tamanu-oil/#ixzz45SBBrI4I
Used in skin care not only does is aid in healthy skin but it is also a good water-binding agent or humectant. Why is water binding important? Because there is constant water loss in the epidermis due to evaporation. This is called Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) and amounts to several ounces a day. Skin also loses water through sweating. Without constant re-hydration, skin wrinkles more easily. A humectant helps to bind water to the skin, keeping it more hydrated and reducing the formation of wrinkles.
CL Skin uses Tamanu oil in our Age Defying cleanser with a delicate blend of Tamanu oil, Shea Butter, Aloe Vera, Burdock Root, Vitamin C and essential oils to heal, soothe and promote healthy, beautiful, ageless skin.
No product can permanently reverse the signs of aging. However, products can aid in preventing deeper and more defined wrinkles and sagging of the skin. This amazing cleanser is creamy and non-foaming and can be used at any age! It will help heal acne and acne scarring, eczema, roseacea, minor skin conditions and aid in defying the effects of aging.
You can find tamanu oil in the Age Defying Cleanser, and Strawberry Pumice Facial Scrub