Description
This blend pairs two oils. Argan oil comes from the argan tree of southwest Morocco, where families and women’s cooperatives gather the fallen fruit and crack each nut between two stones to free the kernels. It is golden and silky. Tamanu oil comes from a coastal tree of the Pacific, Madagascar and Southeast Asia, whose kernels must dry for weeks before they give up their thick green oil. It is rich, with a nutty, slightly spicy scent. Blended together, argan lightens tamanu into an oil that spreads easily on face and body.
Details
| Oils in the blend | Argan (Argania spinosa) and tamanu (Calophyllum inophyllum) |
|---|---|
| Origin | Morocco; Pacific, Madagascar, Asia |
| Part used | Argan kernel, tamanu kernel |
| Extraction | Cold-pressed, then blended |
| Texture | Silky to rich |
| Size | 1oz (30ml) |
| Ingredients | Argania spinosa kernel oil, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil |
Why supply is limited: argan nuts are cracked by hand in one small corner of Morocco, and tamanu fruit is collected from scattered wild or village trees.
How to use
- Face: press 2 to 3 drops into clean skin in the evening.
- Body: smooth over dry areas such as elbows and heels.
- Hair: rub a drop through dry ends.
Patch test on the inner arm before first use. Keep away from the eyes. Store somewhere cool and dark with the cap closed.
FAQs
Why blend argan with tamanu?
Tamanu is thick and strongly scented. Argan softens it into a silkier oil that is easier to use.
What does it smell like?
Mildly nutty and slightly spicy from the tamanu.
Is it heavy?
It is richer than argan alone but spreads easily.
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