It takes many nuts to produce even a small quantity of oil – in fact, four trees will generally yield approximately 20 Liters of “pure” Tamanu Oil, depending on the size and yield of the trees. This low-yield ratio is the primary reason for the relatively high cost of Tamanu Oil.

Volcanic Earth has incorporated pure 100% Tamanu Oil into some of our creams, soaps and other facial care products.

 

A Mature Tamanu Tree

To see just how Tamanu Oil is made - Click here!

Note: This oil is made from the nuts of the Tamanu Tree so, if you happen to be allergic to nuts, we
recommend that you test the product on a small area of your skin first.

Indirect Benefits Of Tamanu Oil

Firstly, when you buy pure Tamanu Oil from Volcanic Earth you can be sure that it is 100% pure Tamanu Oil.

Secondly, the production of Tamanu Oil in Vanuatu helps improve the livelihoods and standard of living of poor villages in the outer island of Vanuatu. The harvesting and collection of Tamanu Nuts involves thousands of indigenous Ni Vanuatu from many different villages and much needed income. There is little paid work on the outer islands and these local people would otherwise be very strapped for cash to pay for school fees, medical care and other basic necessities.

As you can see from the picture above, life in these villages is hard. Villagers (usually women and children) often have to walk long distances, on a daily basis, to collect water. Living largely off the land (tending their gardens), these people live in a "custom economy" where they exchange goods in the absence of money. They manage but as you can imagine, they can't pay medical bills or schools fees with Taro or a woven mat. We all want our children to have an easier and better life. One of the keys to achieving this is to keep them healthy and educated - this takes money.

How To Use Tamanu Oil

Tamanu Oil should be applied topically. That is to say, it should be applied directly to the surface area of the affected skin, not ingested. Initially, it may be necessary to apply the oil 3 or 4 times a day and then drop it back as the problem begins to heal. Once applied, massage in. The oil will absorb readily into the skin, without leaving any oily residue.

As a general rule, Tamanu Oil DOES NOT need to be diluted with Olive Oil or any other oil. Don’t be fooled by companies who sell you Tamanu Oil (at Tamanu Oil prices) but where it’s really 50% Tamanu Oil and 50% Olive Oil! Pure or light olive oil is likely to be chemically processed whereas Tamanu Oil is “naturally derived”, so why chance contaminating it with some inferior oil?

If you are paying for 100% Tamanu Oil, make sure that is what you are actually getting. Any supplier who puts “profits” before the “benefits to the customer” is a supplier you don’t need.

Click here to download our Tamanu Oil Product Specification Sheet.