Tamanu Oil — Allergy Risk & Safety Profile
INCI: CALOPHYLLUM INOPHYLLUM SEED OIL
Key Facts
- CAS Number
- 84961-46-6
- Category
- botanical
- Risk Level
- low
- Common Allergen
- No
- Found In
- scar treatment, facial oil
Is Tamanu Oil safe in cosmetics?
Tamanu Oil is rated low risk in cosmetic products. It is not classified as a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated by most skin types. Commonly found in scar treatment, facial oil.
What is Tamanu Oil?
Tamanu Oil is a botanical commonly used in cosmetic and personal care products. It is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics at recommended concentrations.
Allergy & Safety Information
Tamanu Oil is considered safe for cosmetic use. No significant safety concerns have been identified at typical use concentrations. As with any cosmetic ingredient, discontinue use if irritation occurs.
This ingredient is considered low risk from an allergenicity perspective. Reactions are uncommon at typical cosmetic use concentrations. However, no ingredient is universally safe — if you notice redness, itching, or irritation after using a product containing this ingredient, discontinue use and monitor whether symptoms resolve.
About Botanical / Plant Extract Ingredients
Botanical extracts are derived from plants and used in cosmetics for their purported soothing, antioxidant, or active properties. However, the "natural" origin of botanicals does not make them inherently safe — plant extracts contain complex mixtures of compounds, some of which are potent allergens.
Relevance for Tamanu Oil: Essential oil-containing botanicals (lavender, tea tree, citrus), Asteraceae family plants (chamomile, calendula, arnica), and propolis-containing extracts are among the most common botanical allergens. The processing method affects allergenicity: cold-pressed extracts retain more proteins than highly refined versions.
How to Identify Tamanu Oil in Products
Cosmetic ingredients are listed by their INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) name in descending order of concentration. To check whether a product contains Tamanu Oil, scan the ingredient list for its INCI name exactly as it appears above. Ingredients present at 1% or less may appear in any order after the 1% threshold.
Product types to prioritise checking: Scar treatment, Facial oil. These product categories are the most common sources of Tamanu Oil exposure based on formulation data.
Not sure if your products contain Tamanu Oil? Paste the ingredient list into the free ingredient checker to scan for Tamanu Oil and other allergens automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tamanu Oil safe for sensitive skin?
Tamanu Oil is generally well-tolerated, even by sensitive skin types.
What products contain Tamanu Oil?
Tamanu Oil is commonly found in scar treatment, facial oil.
What does Tamanu Oil do in cosmetics?
Tamanu Oil functions as a botanical in formulations.
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