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- 못된눈Jan 23, 2019Dry SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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Cons*It's CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) certification, not USDA certification. The certification is from an organic farming organization, not a national government agency like the Korean FDA. *It doesn't come with a dropper... So I transfer it to a bottle with a dropper for easier application. When the temperature drops significantly, it becomes quite thick and difficult to transfer.
Tip*Usage My skin is extremely, extremely sensitive to oils. For those with oily or combination skin like mine that reacts immediately to excess sebum and develops breakouts, start with just a tiny amount in the beginning. I mixed half a drop into a cream and used it for over a month, seeing faster healing of inflammation and scarring. When I increased it to a full drop, I immediately broke out. You need to be extra careful in the summer (especially on humid days) with the amount used. It's been over a year, and now I can use about 2 drops without issues - the key is to start small and increase gradually as your skin adjusts. For sensitive skin types, use just a tiny bit, as the benefits are great even with a small amount. *Problem Breakouts, Itchiness Tamanu oil is said to promote tissue regeneration, and applying it directly to problem areas is incredibly effective. As someone whose skin is slow to heal, even deep-rooted breakouts that normally take 2-4 weeks to clear up will disappear within a week with consistent tamanu oil use. I'm so grateful, it's brought me to tears. It's also helped clear up sudden flat warts on my neck from improper product use, as well as contact dermatitis and hives on my hands. (I seem to have a lot of skin issues, unfortunately) For hives or insect bites, applying tamanu oil reduces the itchiness dramatically - just a day or two of diligent use makes me forget about it. The reduced itching also means less scratching, further aiding the healing process. Given its powerful antioxidant properties that inhibit pathogenic activity, tamanu oil is a great tool to have.