TOULOUCOUNA OIL
Soothing, Nourishing, Repairing
Wild-cultivated, Touloucouna oil, also known as carapa oil, is renowned for its soothing, nourishing and repairing properties. Extremely soothing, Touloucouna Oil is particularly suitable for skin care, especially for sensitive, dry skin.
Rich in Omega-6 and essential fatty acids, Touloucouna Oil has antioxidant and regenerating properties that perfectly address the problems of blemished skin. Touloucouna oil is also traditionally used as a body massage oil for its relaxing action and to relieve rheumatism.
Touloucouna oil is also a perfect hair care oil, nourishing, strengthening and shining hair all along its length. Its soothing properties are also ideal for uncomfortable scalps.
The botanical minute
The touloucouna tree, also known as carapa, is native to Africa and can grow up to 35m tall. It takes around 5 years for the tree to produce fruit, and one year for the capsule-like fruits to ripen. These fruits contain seeds as large as chestnuts.