What is "CALOPHYLLUM INOPHYLLUM SEED OIL" and what does it do?

Role: EMOLLIENT

Family: Tamanu vegetable oil

Comedogenic index: 0

Calophyllum Inophyllum seed oil comes from the Tamanu tree. This tree grows in tropical Asia and in Polynesian countries such as Fiji.

Calophyllum Inophyllum seed oil contains numerous fatty acids, including linoleic, oleic, stearic and palmitic. These properties help keep your skin moisturized.

As an antioxidant, Calophyllum Inophyllum seed oil may also slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants combat unstable free radical molecules. These molecules can damage your skin cells and accelerate aging. By helping to stabilize these molecules, antioxidants can help slow the signs of aging.

A 2015 study found that Tamanu oil has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Another study in 2009 revealed that Tamanu oil helps absorb UV rays. However, it should not replace your sunscreen.

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