Calophyll oil, the oil that takes care of you

It is said to be good at fighting dark circles and bags under the eyes, rosacea and heavy legs, but also at reducing scars and many skin problems. Not another minute to waste: let’s get to know calophyll oil better.

We call it Calophyllum ici, tamanu in Polynesia or takamaka in Réunion, but it is always the same majestic tree that it is. Native to eastern Africa, southern India and Australia, the Callophyllum inophyllum contains a treasure for the skin. It hides it well protected, inside its fruits which contain a nut: it is from the latter that the precious calophyll oil.

Calophyll oil, the special cocooning vegetable oil

Before looking at its remarkable virtues, both for beauty and well-being, a quick look at its astonishing composition is necessary.

Calophyll oil contains, among other things:

• of the omega 6 and omega 9guardians of youth, elasticity and suppleness of the skin
• of the polyphenolsalways appreciated for their antioxidant and healing qualities, as well as for their beneficial action on venous circulation
• of the calaustraline with healing and restorative properties for the skin
• of theinophyllinwith antibacterial and disinfectant properties
• of the Vitamins Ea true natural antioxidant.

All these qualities really make this vegetable oil precious and rather three times than one.

In winter, the skin thanks calophyll oil

Large, nay, immense skin friendcalophyll oil takes care of the most sensitive with rare generosity. Very rich, it is perfect for moisturize and nourish dry and sensitive skinthe chilly and rough in winter.

However, it does much more than provide prevention: the healing and restorative qualities of calophyll oil also make it an excellent ally for chapped, cracked, cracked or irritated skin.

But you can enjoy the benefits of calophyll oil for the skin all year round.

Recommended whenever the skin suffersin cases of acne, burns, sunburns, but also eczema, some even say psoriasis, it is certainly used to improve stretch marks and scars.

Thanks to its active ingredients, most infectious skin problems cannot resist it, even fungal infections.

La noix de takamaka – © Poong Peed

That said, no need to suffer to benefit from it: calophyll oil offers all skin types that desire it its protective, softening and regenerating qualities. Mature ones, too, will appreciate it all year round.

It is advisable to use it mixed with another vegetable oil or a macerate and possibly add a few drops of the essential oil(s) that best suit each situation.

A “best” of for taking care of the skin that suits everyone? Geranium essential oil.

Calophyll oil, also when it hurts

Thanks to his anti-inflammatory propertiesour little talent of the day knows how to be very effective in many situations. Joint or muscle pain, excessive sports, sprains or tendinitis, she takes care of them.

Also read – 9 natural tips to remove rust from painful joints

Calophyll oil massage – instructions for use

In local massages, mixed with another vegetable oil, with or without a few drops of essential oil, for example wintergreen. There are 2 to 3 drops of essential oil in a large tablespoon of vegetable oil.

Calophyll oil to relieve temporary joint pain © pathdoc

The friend of blood circulation

Some of its active ingredients, notably polyphenols, smooth circulation and contribute to better protection of blood vessels.

With effects that are sometimes unexpected. Thus, calophyll oil has proven itself in cases of dark circlesof pockets under the eyes or when this sensitive area is very swollen when you wake up: 3 drops of this oil to massage around the eyes are often enough to very quickly find a smile and… better appearance!

Very appreciated also in case of rosaceaalone or associated for example with 1 drop of helichrysum essential oil, it also proves impeccable in the event of varices or to relieve heavy legsalone, but preferably with an essential oil.

Nuts giving calophyll oil © wasanajai

Heavy legs remedy – instructions for use:

To alleviate heavy legs, prepare a small bottle of calophyll oil (1/5 calophyll essential oil for 4/5 vegetable oil) in which you add a few drops of juniper essential oil and/or cypress. Attention: the cypress one is prohibited for pregnant women.

So calophyll oil has no defects? If !

Yes, it must be admitted:

• First its rather strong (curry) smell.
• And above all, there is a serious contraindication to its use: as it thins the blood and is very active, people who are taking anticoagulant treatment should absolutely refrain from using it.

Where to buy calophyll oil?

Calophyllum or Tamanu oil

This oil of Malagasy origin is very interesting for leg massage, because it improves circulation. It also softens the joints, allows better healing of the skin and soothes irritated and reactive skin.

To discover on Pranarôm.fr

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