This article will be especially useful for people suffering from rosacea, because it will talk about tamanu oil, which not only strengthens the capillaries, but also improves the condition of the skin, nails and hair. Among natural skin care products, deserved attention should be paid to taman oil, it is also widely used to strengthen capillaries, and also has many other beneficial properties.
What is Tamanu Oil
Tamanu oil is extracted from the seeds of the Alexandrian laurel tree. Compared to other oils, it is not found in fruits that have just been harvested, but is formed during the seed drying phase.
The homeland of the evergreen tamanu tree is East Africa, it is also quite widespread in India and Australia, in places with a tropical climate, now it is cultivated in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The height of the tree, which, by the way, is characterized by slow growth, usually reaches 2-3 m. A distinctive feature of tamanu is a thick trunk with black wrinkled bark, hard and shiny elliptical leaves. Fruits that should not be taken as food are similar in size to apricots and contain a seed with a thin shell inside. Despite the fact that it is impossible to remove oil from freshly harvested seeds, valuable liquid can be obtained after drying for 6 to 8 weeks. During drying, the seeds darken and form a thick greenish consistency with a special plant smell with nutty notes.
It should be noted that the process of making oil is not a simple procedure, because first you need to remove the core of the fruit, and only then dry it under the sun for several months. The color of the resulting oil can vary from light green to dark green. Cold pressing is usually used to extract the oil, this allows the product to retain its original beneficial substances at the maximum dose.
To get 1 kg of raw tamanu in good quality, you need to prepare about 100 kg of tree fruit. Therefore, quality raw materials cannot be cheap. If you see a Tamanu product for sale at a very low price, consider whether it is really natural.
Many people know the Tamanu tree thanks to its valuable raw material in the form of cosmetic and medicinal oil, but if you travel back in time to the birthplace of the Alexandrian laurel several thousand years ago, you can see how the strong and strong wood of this plant is widely used in the manufacture of furniture and in construction. Also, all parts of tamanu were used in the field of cooking and medicine. Refined oil is still used as a dressing for vegetable and fruit salads.
If you are in doubt about the healing properties of Tamanu oil, take a look at the composition of this product, which includes three main types of lipids, fatty acids, terpenoids, lactones, sterols, etc. The main active ingredients of the oil are calophyllolides. Being natural antibiotics, together with lactone they have excellent wound healing properties.
As for the other components of tamanu, namely inophyllolides, they are noted for antiviral properties. By the way, as a result of experiments, an antiviral effect was demonstrated in relation to the hepatitis B virus.
The thick consistency of the oil is due to the presence of a large amount of waxes. In addition, antibacterial components such as benzoic and hydroxybenzoic acids can be noted.
Application of Tamanu Oil
The product of the Alexandrian laurel finds its application in both cosmetology and medicine. When you buy Tamanu oils, you get a versatile healing product that is indicated for:
- Elimination of ulcers and cracks in the skin.
- Complementary treatment for rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, gout.
- Removing various lichens.
- Strengthening capillaries, reducing the visibility of vascular networks on the skin.
- Relieve itching and rashes.
- Healing of small cracks and wounds.
- Protects dry and sensitive skin.
- Reducing inflammation of the face and body.
- Treating skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, leprosy.
- Reducing the visibility of burns, abscesses, scars, etc.
- Reducing muscle pain, helping to stretch muscles, ligaments.
Do not forget to store the Tamanu product only in the refrigerator, preferably in a tightly closed container of a dark shade. The shelf life of this raw material is two years.
Using oil for facial skin care
The mistake of some owners of the fair sex is to apply oil essence in a thick layer. The fact is that a large amount of tamanu liquid is not able to be absorbed well and quickly. Although the product can be used as a standalone cosmetic product, women with oily or combination skin types should be careful when using it as it can clog pores.
Tamanu oil should occupy a special place in women with visible vascular networks. Couperosis is a defect associated with the fragility of blood vessels, which often burst, most often from temperature extremes, spicy food and alcohol. Couperous skin often turns red, and is also sensitive to certain components of cosmetics, especially to abrasive particles of scrubs. The oil of the fruits of the Alexandrian laurel is involved in tissue regeneration, strengthening the capillaries, preventing their fragility. At the same time, the skin of the face is saturated with lipids and becomes less sensitive. The product can be applied both to the affected areas and to the entire face, or you can prepare a full-fledged caring face cream on its basis.
The content of about 8% natural plant wax in its composition provides the oil with the ability to protect and nourish even very dry skin, especially in the cold season. Tamanu is able to eliminate the flaking that often occurs with dehydrated skin. It is best to apply tamanu oil at night, but it is also permitted to use this product twice a day. Keep in mind that tamana can also be used to restore skin after aggressive treatments, including exfoliation.
Despite the fact that the liquid obtained from the seeds of the fruit of the Alexandrian laurel has a thick and rich texture, tamanu oil can be safely used to care for oily skin. At the same time, as mentioned above, you should not apply the product on the face with a thick layer, a light coating is enough. The presence of linoleic acid in the raw material contributes to the renewal of the skin. The lack of this component leads to the fact that the epidermis becomes rough and provides an excellent environment for the development of bacteria.
To make a cream for sensitive skin prone to redness, you will need the following components:
- Tamanu oil - 8%.
- Emulsifier emulsion wax No. 2 - 7%.
- Distilled water - 68.8%.
- Red grape extract - 5%.
- Safflower oil - 10%.
- Helichrysum essential oil - 0.4%.
- Vitamin E - 0.2%.
- Cosgard preservative - 0.6%.
Heat the fat and water phases in a water bath. The fatty phase will consist of tamanu oil and an emulsifier, the aqueous phase will consist of water and red grape extract. When the temperature of the emulsions reaches 65-70 ° C, remove the containers from the bath and add safflower oil to the fat phase. Combine both phases, stirring constantly for three minutes. To make the emulsion cool faster, place a bowl with the future cream in another, adding cold water there. When the mixture has cooled to a temperature of no more than 40 ° C, add essential oil, vitamin E, and a preservative to it. Do not forget to stir the mass after each addition of the component. Transfer the cream to a clean jar using a spoon or a special dropper. While using the cream, which, by the way, should be stored in the refrigerator, it is worth giving up alcohol, spicy food and baths, because all this only negatively affects the state of the capillaries.
Using tamanu for the body
Tamanu oily essence has a wonderful effect on the skin of not only the face, but also the body. It is used to prevent stretch marks, reduce the visibility of the couperose mesh, as well as to restore the epidermis, additional treatment of skin diseases.
If you would like to relieve the condition of tired legs, you can prepare a gel using the product tamanu, for this prepare:
- Cypress hydrolat - 10%.
- Distilled water - 80, 48%.
- Guar gum - 2%
- Tamanu vegetable oil - 4%.
- Peppermint essential oil - 0.7%.
- EO lime - 1%.
- EO mastics - 0.5%.
- EO cedar - 0, 6%.
- Grapefruit seed extract - 0.6%.
- Baking soda - 0, 12%.
Vigorously mix water and hydrolat with gum until a homogeneous gel is obtained, without lumps, then add the rest of the ingredients, stirring the emulsion between each injection. The gel is best applied in the evening.
On the basis of oils, including tamanu, you can prepare a nourishing massage oil for the body, for this take:
- Macadamia oil - 53.6%.
- Tamanu vegetable oil - 10, 2%.
- Kukui oil - 30%.
- EO mint - 3%.
- EO cypress - 3%.
- Vitamin E - 0.2%.
Mix all ingredients in one bowl until smooth. Transfer to a clean container, preferably dark material, and keep away from heat and light. The prepared oil is suitable for all skin types.
To make body milk at home, which would not only saturate the skin with nutrients, but also fight the problem of varicose veins, you can use the following components:
- Tamanu herbal product - 5%.
- Baobab vegetable oil - 25%.
- Emulsifier G? Lisucre - 10%.
- Red grape extract - 20%.
- Cypress hydrolat - 15%.
- Distilled water - 20.9%.
- Xanthan gum - 0.5%.
- EO cypress - 1%.
- EO red myrtle - 1%.
- EO lemon - 0.5%.
- Natural aromatic apricot extract - 0.5%.
- Cosgard preservative - 0.6%.
Mix the Tamanu and Baobab Vegetable Oil Liquid with the emulsifier using a whisk or cappuccinatore until a smooth gelatinous mixture is obtained. In another bowl, stir in the red grape extract, hydrolate, water, and xanthan gum, and let stand for about five minutes. Transfer the contents of the other bowl to the first, stirring the mixture for three minutes with a spoon, cappuccino maker, or glass rod. Do not forget about other components, they should also be added to the cream.
Using tamanu for nails
Tamanu oil can also be used to strengthen nails, for this it is enough to apply this product in its pure form on the nail plate several times a week. For a more pronounced effect, dilute the product with other oils (olive, almond, apricot, jojoba, etc.), you can also add vitamin E and essential oils (rosemary, lemon, ylang-ylang, etc.) to the recipe.
Using Tamanu Oil for Hair
Most often, the oil of Alexandria laurel is used for facial skin care, but this product also works great in hair care, making it stronger and shinier. It can also help get rid of dandruff.
To prepare a toning shampoo with your own hands, prepare the components in the following dosage:
- Tamanu vegetable oil - 10%.
- Sapote oil - 5%.
- Emulsifier BTMS - 5%.
- Distilled water - 53.9%.
- Lactic acid - 2%.
- Guar gum - 0.5%.
- Surfactant "Tender base" - 5%.
- Babassu foam - 8%.
- EO mint - 0.5%.
- Aloe Vera Plant Extract - 4%.
- EO cedar - 0.5%.
- Grapefruit seed extract - 0.6%.
Place a container with oils (sapote, tamanu) and an emulsifier in a water bath, as well as a bowl of water, lactic acid and guar gum, premixed. When all the ingredients are melted, pour the contents of the first bowl into the second, stirring the resulting mixture for three minutes. As soon as the future shampoo cools down to a temperature of no more than 40 ° C, you can start adding the foaming base and babassu foam, then other components. Transfer the finished product to a clean container.
It is better to rinse off natural shampoo with water, not immediately after application to wet hair and the formation of foam, but after five minutes to allow its beneficial substances to have a beneficial effect on the strands.
Where to buy Tamanu oil
Like other natural ingredients, tamanu oil can be bought at a creaming store, online stores have gained great popularity, here you can order an Alexandrian laurel product from different manufacturers, including:
- Aroma-Zone, 100 ml - 9.9 €.
- Aura cacia, 30 ml - 794 rubles.
- Natural Styles, 30 ml - 742 rubles.
- Kava King Products Inc, 59 ml - 750 rubles.
- Life Flo Health, 30 g - 1093 rubles.
Video recipe for rosacea cream using tamanu oil:
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