How we discovered the miracle oil no one is talking about.

We’re going back to the beginning to trace the birth of a true superstar – Tamanu Balm, the first Tropic product to utilise the reparative powers of one of our hero ingredients, tamanu oil. Ready to discover this tamanu tale?

The seeds for what would eventually become Tamanu Balm were sown when we first set up our Ambassador sales opportunity in 2013. Back then, we started with a core group of 400 Ambassadors, and it was essential we got to know each and every one of them – after all, they were some of the first people we trusted to sell our products.

The more we talked to them and heard their inspiring life stories, the more we realised just how much room there was to diversify our skincare range. We couldn’t expect the people who were investing their time and effort into our business to sell products which weren’t going to reflect their own skin needs, so we needed to create new ones.

The first Ambassador to sign up with us was Gill. In our conversations, we soon found out that she dealt with insecurities over a scar on her face from a car accident and asked if there were any Tropic products that could help to fade its appearance. At the time, the answer was no – but we were determined to make that product a reality for her and everyone else with a scar or sore.

On a trip to Barcelona, at an exhibition to see how we could enhance our products with the most cutting-edge skin science, we found answers. Talking with experts, we discovered the amazing benefits of a miracle oil called tamanu. It has a history in its native Polynesia where it’s known as ‘green gold’ and has been used by soldiers to help tend to their wounds and ease discomfort.

We knew straight away that we’d found the ultimate skin repairer. After doing more research, we started to develop the formulation for Tamanu Balm. The benefits were even greater than we’d initially imagined. As well as being one of the speediest cell restorers we’d ever seen, with an unparalleled ability to promote the formation of new skin tissue, it was full of skin-loving fatty acids and anti-inflammatory properties to help soothe inflammation. Plus, its natural antibacterial abilities prevent any further flare-ups. We also thought the uniquely herbaceous scent really made it stand out!

When we were deciding which ingredients would be the perfect support acts to make this the most nourishing balm possible, we knew we couldn’t go wrong with the moisturising, skin barrier-strengthening abilities of shea and cupuaçu butters. After adding blackcurrant, cranberry and raspberry seed oils, along with vitamin E – to provide a hearty helping of antioxidants – the formulation was complete.

That was just the start of our Tropic tamanu journey. Since then, it has been part of a whole host of products that benefit our customers and Ambassadors alike. And it’s all thanks to amazing women like Gill!

Find out more about Tamanu, and discover the full range below!