Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil (Ingredient Explained +

You should know

What it is

Oil

Antioxidant

Concerns

Fungal Acne

Explained

Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil comes from the Tamanu tree. This tree grows in tropical regions of Asia and Polynesian countries such as Fiji.

Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil contains many fatty acids such as linoleic, oleic, stearic, and palmitic acid. These properties help your skin stay hydrated.

As an antioxidant, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil may also slow down the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight unstable free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage your skin cells and speed up aging. By helping to stabilize these molecules, antioxidants may help slow the signs of aging.

A study from 2015 found Tamanu oil to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Another study from 2009 found Tamanu Oil to help absorb UV rays. However, this should not replace your sunscreen.

People also like: Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Squalane

People also dislike: Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid

Also known as: Tamanu Oil

Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.4% of the products in our database containing it.

What it does:

Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber

Community Stats

36 people from our community have liked or disliked this ingredient.

Users who like it 💖

Often have the following skin types:

Dry Sensitive

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Sensitivity • Redness • Texture • Dryness

Users who dislike it 💔

Often have the following skin types:

Sensitive Oily

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Seborrheic Dermatitis • Fungal Acne • Redness • Oiliness

Where it's used

Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil is most often found as ingredient number 11 within an ingredient list.

Of the 4 products in our database that have a known concentration of Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, we've seen concentrations from 5% to 10% specified within their ingredient lists.