the Tamanu tree is found all across tropical Africa, south & southeast Asia and beyond to Oceania. It is now being used for it's ability to restore former forest and peatland that was either burned, degraded by industry, overuse or deforestation.

Because of the high fat content, Tamanu Oil is extremely moisturising and After scientific research, it has been found to exhibit high anti-bacterial and wound healing activity against some bacterial strains. It also has anti inflammatory properties, thanks to a unique fatty acid called ‘Calophyllum Acid’ and a natural antibiotic called ‘Lactone’. There is also evidence of it's antifungal uses, promotion of cell proliferation and production of collagen and glycosaminoglycan.