Calophyllum Vegetable Oil

Commonly known as:   Tamanu seed oil (in Polynesian), Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil (I.N.C.I.), Foraha (in Malagasy).

Botanical name:   Calophyllum inophyllum.

Extraction process:   First cold pressing followed by a light filtration.

Family:   Clusiaceae.

Extracted part of the plant:   Almonds.

Cultivation area, origin:   Eastern Africa, Southern India, Australia, Nigeria, Aruba, Puerto Rico, Florida, Zanzibar, Uganda.

Blooming:   Perennial.

Origin, provenance:   India.

Phytochemical composition:   Polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic acid), monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid), saturated fatty acids (palmitic acid, stearic acid), calaustraline, inophyllolide, calophyllolide, polyphenols, vitamin E, inophyllolide.

Sensory properties:   Appearance: Viscous liquid with a waxy phase (20%) that solidifies at low temperatures; Colour: Light green to dark green; Scent: Mild, light, with a hint of nuttiness; Feel: Oily.

Physical properties:   Density = 0.920 - 0.950; Comedogenicity Index: 2; Oxidative Potential: Stable; Saponification Index: 191 - 202 KOH/g.

Concerns:   Purifying, soothing, antimicrobial, healing, toning, draining, anti-inflammatory, regenerating, antioxidant, softening.

Effect:   All skin types, particularly sensitive, irritated, fragile, oily, blemished, and mature skin; All hair types, particularly dry and damaged hair; Recommended for heavy legs, cellulite, stretch marks, and dark circles.