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A Sacred Gift of Nature
Ancient Tahitians and other Polynesians believed that Tamanu oil was a
natural skin care aid, skin protector and cosmetic. It was the natural
sunburn lotion and moisturizer of the time. It was believed to be a
“sacred” gift of nature, so highly regarded, the natives protected the
trees, carefully harvested and dried the nuts, and extracted the Tamanu
oil under the watchful eyes of their leaders.
As a natural skin-care aid and cosmetic, apply a few drops of Tamanu Oil
to the skin, either with your fingers of a Q-tip. Gently rub it into
your skin. It penetrates very quickly and leaves no oily shine on your
skin. You will smell its mild, nutty fragrance, which will dissipate
rapidly. For use as a cosmetic moisturizer, after thoroughly cleaning
your face, hands or other skin areas, apply a few drops to your hands
and massage the oil into your skin. Some Tahitian women also apply a few
drops to their hair after shampooing. It adds a nice natural sheen to
the hair. A Rare Commodity
Tamanu nuts are dried in the sun for approximately two months while
still in their slightly cracked shells. The nuts are protected from the
rain and humidity during the drying process. When the Tamanu nuts reach
optimum dryness, they are cold-pressed to extract the oil. The average
tree may produce over 200 pounds of Tamanu fruits per year from which
only about 10 pounds of Tamanu oil is extracted. The limited production
of oil per tree and the high cost of extraction and the purification
process help explain why the oil is relatively expensive and in limited
supply. Suggested Use
Apply a few drops of Tamanu Oil to the skin, either with your fingers or
a Q-tip. Gently rub it into your skin. It penetrates quickly. You will
smell its nutty fragrance, which will dissipate quickly. As a cosmetic
moisturizer, after cleansing, apply a few drops to your hands and
massage into your face or other skin areas.
Supplement Facts
100% pure cold pressed Tamanu Oil.
Topical Use Only. Do not ingest. Do not use if allergic to nuts of any
kind.
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