Tamanu Hemp Balm | Natural Skin Care for Sensitive, Reactive Skin

Tamanu oil is a thick, deep green oil pressed from the nuts of the tamanu tree (Calophyllum inophyllum), which grows across Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. It's been used in traditional Polynesian skincare for centuries — particularly for skin that's working hard to recover from daily wear, sun exposure, or sensitivity. In modern natural skincare, it's prized for its rich, nourishing texture and its association with comfort for the kind of dry, reactive, or scarred skin that needs extra attention. It's not a miracle ingredient — it's a deeply valued one, with a long, well-documented history.

It's loved by a wide range of customers: people managing eczema-prone or psoriasis-prone skin, those with sensitive or reactive skin types, customers caring for dermatitis-prone areas, postpartum mums looking after stretch marks and recovery skin, people massaging into scar tissue from surgery or accidents, those with dry patches that don't respond well to regular moisturiser, and anyone wanting a richer, more nourishing daily balm than a standard cream provides. The blend is gentle, fragrance-free aside from the natural lavender oil, and built specifically for skin that needs extra comfort.

Many of our customers reach for this balm exactly for these reasons. Tamanu oil has a long traditional association with skin recovery, and the deeply nourishing combination with hemp seed and jojoba makes it well-suited to the kind of slow, intentional massage that supports skin comfort over time. For stretch marks, apply morning and evening with a few minutes of gentle massage. For scar tissue (once fully healed), massage in slow circles for several minutes daily. Results take time and consistency — most customers tell us they notice a difference in skin softness and overall appearance within 4-8 weeks of daily use.

Many of our customers managing eczema-prone, psoriasis-prone, or dermatitis-prone skin use this balm as part of their daily skincare routine, and the formulation has been designed specifically with sensitive, reactive skin in mind. That said, these are medical skin conditions and the right approach varies enormously from person to person. We always recommend speaking to your GP, dermatologist, or specialist nurse before adding any new product if your skin is in an active flare or you're on prescription treatments. Patch test on the inner forearm for 24 hours before broader use. If a product makes your skin worse, stop using straight away and seek medical advice.

The blend is paraben-free, fragrance-free (aside from real lavender essential oil), and built around gentle plant-based ingredients chosen for sensitive skin. For adults with sensitive skin, we recommend a 24-hour patch test on the inner forearm before broader use. For babies and young children, lavender essential oil isn't recommended for under-3-month-olds, and skincare for babies in general is best discussed with your health visitor or GP before introducing anything new. Avoid use during pregnancy without first speaking to a midwife or GP.

The 30g tin is perfect for targeted use — scars, stretch marks, small reactive patches, or testing whether the balm suits your skin. Used on a specific area daily, it typically lasts 4-6 weeks. The 100g tin offers significantly better value if you're using it as a full-body moisturiser, applying to larger areas like the stomach during pregnancy or postpartum, or sharing it across the family. It typically lasts 2-3 months of regular daily use. A little goes a long way thanks to the rich, concentrated formula — most customers use less than they expect.