Calophyllum Tacamahaca Seed Oil
What Calophyllum Tacamahaca Seed Oil is & what it does
Calophyllum Tacamahaca Seed Oil, often known as tamanu oil, is pressed from the seeds of the Calophyllum tree. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it serves as an emollient and skin-conditioning oil that helps soften and smooth the skin. It is rich in fatty acids and is a relatively heavy, richly textured plant oil, which makes it common in nourishing and barrier-supporting products.
Is Calophyllum Tacamahaca Seed Oil safe?
Calophyllum Tacamahaca Seed Oil, commonly called tamanu oil, has a long history of use as a skin-conditioning oil and is generally well tolerated. As a plant oil it can feel rich and heavy, so people prone to congestion may want to patch test. Anyone with nut or plant allergies should check the full ingredient list.
Does Calophyllum Tacamahaca Seed Oil clog pores?
Tamanu oil is a richer, heavier plant oil, so some people with very oily or acne-prone skin may find it feels occlusive. Comedogenicity varies from person to person and depends on the overall formula. A patch test is a sensible step if you are concerned about congestion.
Is Calophyllum Tacamahaca Seed Oil vegan?
Calophyllum Tacamahaca Seed Oil is a plant-derived oil pressed from tree seeds, so the ingredient itself is plant-based. Whether a finished product is vegan depends on all of its other ingredients and the brand's overall sourcing.
Sunscreens with Calophyllum Tacamahaca Seed Oil
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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Kimberly Sayer Anti-Oxidant Daily Moisturizer Spf 30
72/100
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Kypris Pot Of Shade: Helitropic Spf 30
71/100
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Babo Botanicals Super Shield Non-Nano Zinc SPF 50 Fragrance Free Mineral Sunscreen
67/100
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Mustela SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Stick
65/100
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Miami Gorgeous La Playa Zinc Sun Stick Spf 30
60/100
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Blissoma Photonic – Light Shifting Solution Spf 25 Broad Spectrum Facial Sunscreen + Moisturizer
49/100