- Comedogenic
- 2 / 5
- Irritancy
- 1 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Plant oil
- INCI name
- Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
- Also listed as
- Tamanu Oil
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for most skin types. If you are very acne-prone, check where it sits in the ingredient list: the lower, the better.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tamanu Oil comedogenic?
Mildly, so most people are fine. Tamanu Oil (INCI: Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil) has a comedogenic rating of 2 out of 5. A thick, green, healing oil often used for scars. It has mild comedogenic potential.
Is Tamanu Oil safe for fungal acne?
No. Tamanu Oil can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Tamanu Oil cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil?
On labels it can also appear as Tamanu Oil.