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Tamanu Carrier Oil (Madagascar) (Calophyllum Inophyllum)

Tamanu Carrier Oil (Madagascar)
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Calophyllum inophyllum · Cold Pressed, Rich & Regenerative

Tamanu Carrier Oil (Madagascar)

Tamanu Carrier Oil (Madagascar) is a rich, thick, deeply regenerative cold-pressed fixed oil from tamanu nuts (Calophyllum inophyllum). With a distinctive nutty aroma and prized traditional reputation for supporting troubled, scarred and damaged skin, this dark green Madagascar tamanu oil is a treasured active oil, usually blended into lighter carriers.

At Kush Aroma Exports, our Madagascar tamanu oil is cold pressed for a rich, regenerative, full-character base. As one of India's trusted essential oil manufacturers, suppliers and exporters, we supply every batch cold pressed for purity. Explore our full range of cold-pressed carrier oils or browse our natural essential oils to blend with them.

Quick Facts

Botanical NameCalophyllum inophyllum
Common NameTamanu, foraha
FamilyCalophyllaceae
SourceNuts (kernels)
OriginMadagascar / SE Asia
ProcessingCold pressed
NotableDistinctive aroma; traditionally regenerative

Texture, Colour & Absorption

Tamanu oil is a rich, thick, dark green oil with a distinctive nutty aroma. Prized for its traditional reputation in supporting troubled, scarred and damaged skin, it is a treasured active oil usually blended into lighter carriers.

Pairs well with

Tamanu is a rich, active oil best softened by blending with lighter carriers and:

Lavender Helichrysum Frankincense Geranium Rose Tea Tree

The Regenerative Island Oil

Tamanu oil has been treasured across the Pacific and Indian Ocean islands for supporting troubled, scarred and damaged skin.

Rich, thick and distinctive, it is usually blended in with lighter carriers as an active oil.

How It Is Made

This oil is cold pressed from tamanu nuts (kernels), which are first cured, giving a rich, thick, full-character oil. Explore more in our cold-pressed carrier oils collection.

Skin & Hair Benefits

Valued in skincare, haircare, massage and natural formulation for:

  • Regenerative — traditionally valued for troubled, scarred and damaged skin.
  • Rich & nourishing — a thick, deeply nourishing active oil.
  • Traditional reputation — a treasured island beauty oil.
  • Blend in — usually blended into lighter carriers for easier use.

How to Use

  • Blend with lighter oils — tamanu is thick and distinctive, so blend into lighter carriers for easier application.
  • Targeted care — use for targeted care of troubled, scarred or damaged skin.
  • In formulation — add to balms and serums as an active oil.
  • Patch test first — patch test before wider use; note the strong, nutty aroma.

Related Oils You May Like

For more rich, active carrier oils, explore related materials: Castor Organic Carrier Oil, Rosehip Carrier Oil (Extra Virgin), Neem Carrier Oil, our cold-pressed carrier oils.

Caution: Tamanu is derived from a nut, so those with nut allergies should avoid it. It has a strong aroma and rich texture, best used blended. For external use; patch test before wider use.

Why Buy Tamanu Carrier Oil From Kush Aroma Exports

As a Government-recognised Star Export House and a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier, exporter and wholesaler of pure essential oils, carrier oils and naturals from Kannauj, India, we offer tamanu carrier oil in retail and bulk quantities, cold pressed for purity, with worldwide shipping and quality you can verify.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is tamanu carrier oil?
It is a rich, thick, regenerative cold-pressed fixed oil from tamanu nuts (Calophyllum inophyllum), from Madagascar.
What is it traditionally used for?
It has a long traditional reputation for supporting troubled, scarred and damaged skin.
Why is it usually blended?
It is thick and has a strong nutty aroma, so it is usually blended into lighter carriers.
Any safety notes?
It is nut-derived, so those with nut allergies should avoid it.

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Typical Composition · Qualitative

Key Constituents

Tamanu oil is balanced in oleic and linoleic acids with characteristic constituents (including calophyllolide and natural resins). Source record was blank; profile supplied from established data. Typical qualitative profile below; batch values vary.

Fatty acid / componentTypical Character
ClassNote
Oleic acid (omega-9)Softening — co-principal (often ~35%)
ClassMonounsaturated — main marker
Linoleic acid (omega-6)Nourishing (~30%)
ClassPolyunsaturated
Palmitic / stearic acid, calophyllolideEmollient / characteristic actives
ClassSaturated / actives

Safety Summary

HazardsNut-derived; strong aroma.
ContraindicationsAvoid with nut allergy; use blended; external use; patch test.

Technical Notes

  • Source was blank — The record was empty; content supplied from established data for this oil.
  • This is a cold-pressed carrier (fixed) oil, mechanically pressed without heat to preserve its natural vitamins, fatty acids and antioxidants.
Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. Batch-specific GC/MS values vary with origin, harvest and distillation. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.

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