Name: Pure Tamanu Oil
Brand: Life-flo
Rating: 4.12 (17 reviews)

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Pure Tamanu Oil

Unsatisfactory Scent

Absorbs Well

Slippery

Heavy

Overpowering Smell

Clears Breakouts

Soothing

Improves Skin Texture

Doesn't Cause Breakouts

Moisturizing

Hydrating

There's nothing really. Haha really haha haha haha

It seems good. I bought it from iHerb haha

(해외) Pure Tamanu Oil (퓨어타마누오일)

Don't buy it. I had no choice but to buy it since the Tama-nu oil from another company was out of stock, but please order a different product, not the Life-flo one.

I ordered the worst iHerb product. I'll give it the worst score even before using it. Don't buy it. It's not a liquid, it's an oil. It came without any sealing at all. Here's a photo I took right after opening the lid. The box lid itself looks like it's been opened before. When I opened it, it seems like someone used it already or they just filled up the remaining product. It's really unsettling. I paid around 17,000 won for it... I'm at a loss for words.
It seems to be iHerb's fault. The oil opening is also way too big. It'll be inconvenient to use. Just don't buy it.

I'm someone who buys a lot of things online and rarely returns them, but this is the first time I've received such a product. It didn't even feel like opening a beverage. But since I bought it directly, I don't know how I should just use it.

Although it's a natural oil that suits my skin, it's better not to use it during sensitive periods (when I have clogged pores or acne breakouts, or right after extraction). It's slightly irritating.

The packaging is not durable. As shown in the photo, it's difficult to control the amount, and when I apply it after drinking, it just gushes out.

My skin condition varies greatly depending on the season, hormones, and diet. On average, I have one or two blemishes (reddish troubles). I have blackheads on my nose and 80% distribution on the butterfly area. I can't help but squeeze them. There are many scars distributed.
I bought this based on YouTube reviews. I mix a very small amount, 1-2 drops, into a cream or moisturizing serum and use it. Although the large scars haven't cleared up completely, the smaller and lighter ones seem to have faded. Despite the oil nature, it remains moisturized even in the morning after using it in the evening.
It's been about 2 months since I started using it, but I think I need to use it a little longer to see definite effects. There are no particular side effects, so I think I will repurchase it.

If you have a black dropper bottle, you can dispense it from there

The packaging is really, really inconvenient
It would have been better if there was a dropper
I can't even pour it into another container for fear of oxidation

I didn't see any effects on blemishes or pigmentation
I'm using it consistently, but to no avail
I'm using it as a moisturizer

It has great moisturizing properties
It mixes well with other creams and the amount is generous
The scent of tamanu oil is divisive, but it didn't bother me
It has a somewhat one-dimensional fragrance

You can apply it all over your face mixed with rosehip oil, or use it as a spot treatment on acne scars!

First, the unavoidable fragrance is disappointing. It's really strong, so those sensitive to smells should think it over. You could say it has a traditional herbal scent.
Secondly, the effects were really lacking. I bought the tamanu oil expecting a bit more, but there was no effect at all.

It seems like there were no particularly good points. I really didn't see any of the effects I was hoping for.

I haven't seen any effects yet. I wonder if it will take a few months of use to see the results...

The entrance is inconvenient to use, so I've been using it by pouring it from the syrup bottle. I bought it because it's said to be good for acne scars, but after using it for a month, I haven't seen any effects yet. However, when I use it, blemishes appear on my face, but I'm not sure if it's because of this product or if my face just tends to break out...
I'm using it mixed in with a cream, but I wouldn't really recommend it.
Personally, I don't think the scent is bad.

2. Disappointing Aspects

It didn't drastically improve my scars and acne.

If your scars are really urgent, I'd rather recommend a spot serum!

The Isoi spot serum definitely showed visible improvements, but with this one, I'm not sure if it's working or not?

1. Positive Aspects

Affordable price.

I purchased it directly from iHerb.

The reason for purchasing was that it was said to quickly fade scars.

I first encountered it through the YouTuber Riayu!


After using it, I didn't feel a dramatic improvement in fading my scars.

However, when I mix it into grain packs or toners, it provides such satisfactory moisture!!! ㅠㅠ I'm using it so well.

Especially when I mix it into my toner and mist it on, it doesn't leave my skin feeling dry and is great!

 *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.

 *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.

 Researchers have discovered that certain chemical compounds in tamanu oil can suppress the formation of skin tumors.
A research team from a Canadian university has identified two chemical compounds in tamanu oil that are known to inhibit HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).
Tamanu oil contains four unique components:
- Calophyllic acid and fatty acids
- Calophyllolide, an anti-inflammatory compound
- Lactones, which have antimicrobial properties
- Coumarins, which also have anti-inflammatory effects

Source: https://m.blog.naver.com/neizn/221081344814

I bought this after the previous tamanu oil I was using went out of stock. But this one is a bit lighter in color and has a more subtle scent compared to the previous one. The original one was a very deep green, but this one is closer to a pale green. With oils, you really have to use them for a while to know their effects, so I'm not sure if the efficacy is reduced, but I'm curious why that is.

It seems to have the benefits of tamanu oil, doesn't it? I've been using tamanu oil daily for a long time, and my acne discoloration definitely fades faster, and my skin feels more moisturized.

Mix with a moisturizer/serum and absorb
Or apply a small amount only to the acne-affected areas

The fact that it's an unrefined oil means it needs to be used up quickly... This is an unavoidable part. But I think I'll be able to use it up quickly since I can use it in various ways.
And those with nut allergies should definitely check before using it!

I have heard a lot about the effects of tamanu oil and decided to purchase it, and I don't regret it at all.
As I have oily skin, I've never even thought about using an oil bar, but I heard that oils like jojoba, tamanu, and rosehip are good for oily skin too, so I tried tamanu and I'm satisfied with it.
As expected, when I apply it directly, it does feel a bit greasy after application.
I didn't have any major issues, but it might clog pores. Mixing it with a moisturizer or serum and absorbing it that way makes it feel much less greasy.
It seems to have helped calm down my severe acne.
As for the scars, I'll have to use it more to see the effects. Haha.
I was worried because some people said the smell is unpleasant, but I found the natural scent, which is like a mix of nuts, ice cream, and dried herbs, to be quite nice. It's fine once you apply it.

It's easier to apply if you mix it with a moisturizer or cream.

The oil's scent may be a bit bothersome at times.
My product was also a bit of a dull yellow color, but it was effective.
As this was my first time using an oil, I was worried about the scent and the slippery texture, but I got used to it over time. I wish it had a dropper though.

I used it for about a month and the pigmented areas have improved significantly.