Life-Flo 100% Pure Tamanu Oil 1 oz

Product Description

A powerful rejuvenator, this gentle, therapeutic oil helps balance the skin and soothe problem areas.

Used for generations in the South Pacific islands for its soothing and revitalizing properties, rich, purifying tamanu oil is a perfect addition to your skin care routine. Its high concentration of antioxidants and fatty acids makes it extra nourishing and hydrating to dry, stressed skin and a perfect all-purpose moisturizer.

While many tamanu oils on the market are blended with other oils, Life-flo Pure Tamanu Oil is nothing but the real thing, known for its thicker consistency and nutty/woodsy scent, with no fillers or additives. Cold pressed and certified organic, this therapeutic oil is incredibly soothing to dry, problem areas of the skin and scalp. Used regularly, it helps calm redness and soften the look of scars, stretch marks and other imperfections for smoother, healthier, positively radiant skin.

Like all our products and ingredients, Pure Tamanu Oil is lab tested for purity and potency, so you know you’re getting the best product for a difference you can feel – the Life-flo difference.

Pure Tamanu Oil from the South Pacific Island tamanu tree is cold-pressed from the nut kernels without using heat or chemicals. Store in a cool dry place between 70° F and 125° F and out of direct sunlight. 100% Pure Tamanu Oil will separate or form layers when left stationary. This is normal and will not affect the effectiveness of the Tamanu Oil. To clear the Tamanu Oil heat the sealed bottle to 115 degrees for about 20 to 30 minutes and then shake the bottle. Don't be fooled by the other Tamanu Oils—most are combined with other oils. Pure Tamanu Oil is 100% pure and organic.

• 100% Pure Organic Tamanu Oil for Skin Rejuvenation
• Traditionally used by Pacific Islanders for its therapeutic properties and ability to promote healthy skin renewal
• Pure Tamanu Oil from the South Pacific Island Tamanu Tree
• Cold pressed from nut kernels without using heat or chemicals
• Origin: Vanuatu

Directions of Use

Apply to all sensitive skin areas as needed. Very little Tamanu Oil is needed as it takes just a few drops to cover the affected skin area. Penetrates quickly and provides soothing comfort

Ingredients

About The Brand

Founded in 1995, Life-flo provides you with the most advance natural products available. We invest an extensive amount of time covering the globe, from the deep waters of the Antarctic to the exotic terrain of New Zealand, to bring you the wonders of nature. We incorporate time-tested formulas with the latest discoveries and scientific advances to provide natural, scientifically formulated products. We lead the industry in the production of cosmeceuticals. We invite you to experience the difference!

• Scientifically formulated
• Natural, free of parabens, artificial colors and artificial fragrances
• Developed utilizing the latest research and cutting-edge technology
• Manufactured in our own state-of-the-art facility
• Include select certified organic ingredients
• Eco-friendly and cruelty-free (we do not test on animals)
• Packaged with consciousness: select creams use airtight, hygienically sealed pre-measured pumps

What is Tamanu Oil?

WHAT IS TAMANU OIL ?

Tamanu Oil is a natural nut oil that is extracted from the nut kernels of the Tamanu Tree after the nut kernels have been collected and left to cure naturally over a 6-8 week period. The scientific name for the Tamanu Nut Tree is Calophyllum Inophyllum - an evergreen tree and a member of the Mangosteen Family. This tree is indigenous to tropical countries, especially the Melanesian Islands of Vanuatu.

• Scientific Name: Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
• Product Name:Tamanu Oil; Tamanu Nut Oil
• Origin: Vanuatu, South Pacific
• Extraction: Virgin/Unrefined/Cold Pressed
• Shelf Life: Minimum of 2yrs
• Product Classification: Wild Harvested;Naturally Organic;
• INCI Name: Calophyllum Tacamahaca Seed Oil 
• CAS Number: 223748-12-7
• Color - Rich luxurious, dark green 
• Odor - Fatty, nutty and odoriferous 
• Tamanu Oil Uses: Ingredient for cosmetic formulations and hair conditioning product

The real healing power of this traditional topical oil is its unique ability to promote the formation of new tissue, thereby accelerating wound healing and the growth of healthy skin (anti-aging). The scientific term for this process is "cicatrization". Scientists don’t fully understand the unique cicatrizing properties of the Oil as it has an extremely complex portfolio of chemistry that is difficult to decipher or explain. However, scientific studies clearly establish that Tamanu Oil is a significant healing agent, not only because of its ability to produce new skin tissue, but ALSO because of its anti-inflammatory, anti-neuralgic, antibiotic and antioxidant properties.

In addition, Tamanu Oil contains Sc Glucan which provides natural UV protection in that it prevents 85% of the DNA damage and oxidative stress induced by UV radiation at 1% concentration as a new biological UV filter with a SPF 18-22. (Eur J Pharm. Sci 2007 Mar;30(3-4):203-10. Epub 2006 Nov 9).

Tamanu Oil Use / Benefits

TAMANU OIL BENEFITS FOR THE SKIN AND BODY

	Acne scars		Dermatitis and Eczema.
	Ulcers, boils, scrapes, sores and cuts.		Cellulite.
	Dry, itchy or scaly skin		Stretch Marks.
	Skin blemishes and rashes.		Sciatica and Rheumatism.
	Dermaphytosis of the scalp or beard.		Shingles, sunburn.
	Psoriasis.		Age Spots.
	Burns, insect bites and stings.		Diabetic sores, Neuralgia
	Athletes Foot.		Herpes sores.
	Foot odor / body odor.		Nappy Rash.
	Chilblains, Fissures, Ring Worm.		Infected wounds, general swelling.

1. Relieves and protects the skin against inflammation, skin redness, sunburn and insect bites. EVIC-CEBA laboratory study June 2000 - Ih268/01. (ABICH oct.2005 - REL/244/05/FUNZ/ELB).
2. Has a regenerating effect on the skin (especially the epidermis cells) and so it effective for healing wounds, burns, cuts etc. Microna laboratory feb. 2003 - N°03/0607i.
3. Reduces scarring, especially the appearance of scars that are one or more years old). BioScience Laboratories conducted a study of Tamanu oil’s ability to improve the appearance of scars. Six subjects with obvious scars aged for one year or more participated in the test. Subjects were not allowed to use moisturizers on their scarred areas for seven days before the test or throughout the nine-week test period. Scars were rated for roughness, length, width and degree of difference from surrounding normal skin. Measurements of darkness and redness were also taken for scarred and surrounding normal skin. Digital photos of scars were taken prior to initial application and at the end of week nine.Tamanu oil was applied to the scarred area twice daily for nine consecutive weeks. There was significant improvement in appearance of scars after six weeks, and improvement continued through week nine. Scar length was reduced by an average 0.28 centimeters, and width was reduced by an average 0.12 centimeters. [Beausoleil] Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemists Annual Congress, Hamilton Island 2003.
4. Is an anti septic and anti acne (Phytochemistry. 2004 Oct;65(20):2789-95).
5. Has anti viral properties (Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 1998 Dec 15;8(24):3475-8) & (Med Res Rev. 2000 Sep;20(5) : 323-49).
6. Has antibiotic, antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-coagulative properties (Yao Xue Xue Bao. 2004 Apr;39(4):305-8); (Microna laboratory oct.2002 - °02/4500i) & (Indian J Exp Biol. 1970 Jan;8(1):39-40).
7. Contains 4-Phenylcoumarins from Calophyllum (ie. anti-tumor-promoting agents or cancer chemopreventive agents. Cancer Lett. 2001 Aug 10;169(1):15-9. In Nagoya, Japan the Faculty of Pharmacy at Meijo University found that Tamanu Oil benefits indicated that of ten 4-phenylcoumarins isolated from Calophyllum Inophyllum, all of them showed inhibitory activity against Epstein-Barr virus (BV), without any cytotoxicity. Of these, Calocoumarin-A (5) showed more potent activity than the others and calocoumarin-A (5) exhibited a significant inhibitory effect on skin tumor promotion in mice. Even though their test subjects were rats, the results of the studies strongly indicate that some of these 4-phenylcoumarins might be valuable as potential cancer chemopreventive agents (anti-tumor-promoters) in humans. Source: Cancer Letters, Volume 169, Issue 1, Pages 15-19 M. Itoigawa.
8. Has anti ageing and anti wrinkle qualities - Moisturizes, nourishes and repairs the epidermal cells of dry and damaged skin...) Microna laboratory feb.2003 - N°03/0607i.
9. Increases microcirculation (heavy legs, bruising...) Dermscan - april 2007 - study N°07D0458
10. Body hygiene (body odors, infections, skin rashes, dermatitis, psoriasis...) Phytochemistry. 2004 Oct;65(20):2789-95
11. Hypoallergenic (non irritant, non sensitizing). Dermscan April 2007- study DN-730/07EO398
12. Is exempt of the 26 allergen substances listed in 2003/15/CE European directive.

As a result, Tamanu Oil benefits include everything from anti aging skin care to acne scar treatments and a natural solution for acne and many other common skin conditions.