Cosmos Certified Organic Tamanu Oil

Benefits and Properties :

We decided to create Kit Shampoing Solide aux Milles Plantes - Planète Savons based on Tamanu oil for all its virtues;

• Enhanced healing: Promotes healing of wounds, cuts, scrapes and burns thanks to its healing properties.
• Skin care: Effective against scars, stretch marks and ulcers, helping to restore and improve skin appearance.
• Antifungal properties: Useful in the treatment of fungal infections of the skin, such as athlete's foot.
• Hydration: Rapidly penetrates the skin without leaving a greasy residue, providing deep, long-lasting hydration.
• Anti-inflammatory: Helps reduce inflammation and skin irritation, beneficial for conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
• Antioxidant protection: Contains antioxidants that protect the skin against damage caused by free radicals and external aggressors.
• Hair care: Can be used to treat dry scalp and promote healthy hair, enhancing shine and vigor.
• Antibacterial activity: Contains compounds that help inhibit the growth of bacteria on the skin.
• Rich in fatty acids: High in essential fatty acids, notably linoleic and oleic acid, which nourish and maintain the integrity of the skin barrier.
• Rich in antioxidants: A source of powerful antioxidants, such as vitamin E and polyphenols, it helps protect skin against oxidative stress.
• Analgesic properties: Can offer pain relief thanks to its natural analgesic effects, useful for soothing muscle or joint pain.
• Regenerative properties: Promotes cell renewal, helping the skin to regenerate and repair itself.

Vitamins and other compounds :

• Vitamin E (Tocopherol): A powerful antioxidant that protects skin cells against oxidative stress and promotes healing.
• Calophyllolide: A compound unique to Tamanu oil with anti-inflammatory properties.
• Lactone: Has antibacterial properties and contributes to the oil's effectiveness in treating skin disorders.
• Phytosterols: These compounds have anti-inflammatory effects and help soothe and calm irritated skin.

Recommended for which skin type :

Tamanu oil is beneficial for various skin types, due to its moisturizing, healing and anti-inflammatory properties. anti-inflammatory.

• Problem skin: Ideal for acne-prone skin, thanks to its antibacterial and healing properties.

• Dry skin: Provides deep hydration and helps restore the skin's natural moisture barrier.
• Mature skin: Helps prevent the signs of aging thanks to its antioxidant properties that combat free radical damage.
• Sensitive skin: anti-inflammatory properties soothe irritation

Tips and Tricks for the Soap Maker :

Unsaponifiables :

The unsaponifiable components of Tamanu oil are particularly interesting for their beneficial properties in your soap:

Here are the main unsaponifiables present in Tamanu oil:

• Calophyllolide: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory that helps reduce inflammation and redness.
• Inophylline: A powerful antibacterial compound that supports the treatment of skin infections.
• Calophyllic acid: A unique fatty acid that contributes to cell regeneration and healing.
• Calophyllolides: A non-sedative lactone with soothing and protective properties for the skin.
• Phytosterols: Help restore the skin barrier.

Its saponification value:

The saponification value of Tamanu oil, also known as Calophyl oil, is 145, which means that 0.145 g of NAOH pearl soda are needed to saponify 1 g of Tamanu oil.

This information will help you calculate your own recipe.

In your calculator, you'll need to choose "Tamanu Oil" or "Tamanu Oil, Kamani. "

Its appearance:

• Appearance: Dark green to light brown oily liquid
• Odour: nutty, earthy aroma
• Texture: Rich yet non-greasy, it quickly penetrates the skin, leaving a feeling of hydration without greasy residue.

Trace management

• Controlled temperature: Make sure your oils and lye (or washing-up liquid) are at a similar, moderate temperature (37-43°C). This allows better integration of the Tamanu oil without accelerating the trace.
• Adding to the trace: introduce Tamanu oil at the end of the light trace rather than at the beginning of the mixture. This helps maintain its beneficial properties and prevents it from reacting too quickly with the detergent.
• Formulation: Balance the recipe with oils that reach the trace more quickly, such as Coconut Butter or Shea Butter.

Additions / Superfatting :

• Additives: Additives such as sugar, honey, plant extracts or milk can accelerate the trace. If you find that Tamanu oil slows down the process too much, consider adding one of these ingredients in small quantities to adjust the saponification speed.

Directions for use for solid shampoo and conditioner:

Thousand Plant Solid Shampoo Kit - Planète Savons

Make sure you mix well so that the oil is evenly distributed in the solid shampoo.

1. Deep hydration: Thanks to its richness in fatty acids, Tamanu oil intensely moisturizes the scalp and hair, which is particularly beneficial for dry, damaged hair.
2. Antifungal properties: Helps combat dandruff and other scalp problems caused by fungi, maintaining a healthy scalp.

Composition of Tamanu Oil :

Essential fatty acids :

Linoleic acid (Omega-6): approx. 38% - This polyunsaturated fatty acid is essential for the skin's barrier function and has anti-inflammatory properties.

• Oleic acid (Omega-9): approx. 34% - A monounsaturated fatty acid that helps keep skin moisturized, supple and resilient.
• Palmitic acid: approx. 13% - A saturated fatty acid that helps protect and moisturize the skin by forming a barrier against moisture loss.
• Stearic acid: approx. 12% - This saturated fatty acid helps protect the skin's surface and maintain its suppleness and integrity.

How to store Tamanu oil :

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Make sure it's securely closed.
• It generally keeps for up to 12 months after opening.

Extraction process :

After drying in the sun, the oil is meticulously extracted from the kernels by cold pressing and then filtered to remove all impurities, making it a precious, pure oil.

The indications and advice given above are provided for information purposes only, based on reputable sources in aromatherapy, soap-making and phytotherapy.
They should in no way be considered as medical advice.
It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
It is essential to consult a health professional before using essential oils or any other product mentioned.
Furthermore, please note that the product discussed in this context is not intended for consumption.