Description
Tamanu is a broad coastal tree that grows along sandy shores from Madagascar through Southeast Asia to Polynesia. Village families collect its golf-ball-sized fruits from the ground, crack them open and lay the kernels on racks to dry for four to eight weeks. Only then do the kernels give up their thick green oil. This body butter combines that oil with other plant butters to make a rich, spreadable butter for dry skin. It has a nutty, slightly spicy scent from tamanu’s natural resinous compounds.
Details
| Main ingredient | Tamanu oil (Calophyllum inophyllum) |
|---|---|
| Origin of tamanu | Pacific, Madagascar, Asia |
| Part used | Dried nut kernel |
| Texture | Rich, thick |
| Ingredients | Tamanu oil blended with plant butters; see the label for the full list |
Why supply is limited: almost all tamanu fruit is collected from scattered wild or village trees, and a large amount of fruit gives a small amount of oil.
How to use
- Body: warm a small amount between your hands and smooth over dry skin.
- Hands and feet: massage into dry hands, heels and elbows.
- Hair: work a very small amount through dry ends.
Patch test on the inner arm before first use. Store below 25°C (77°F), sealed.
FAQs
What does tamanu smell like?
Nutty and slightly spicy.
Is this pure tamanu oil?
No. It is tamanu oil blended with other plant butters into a spreadable body butter.
Do you sell a larger size?
Yes. Tamanu Butter is also available in 1kg.
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