BLOG: RESEARCHED BENEFITS OF DILO OIL (Calophyllum inophyllum)

Fijian Dilo oil benefits now scientifically proven.

The healing properties of Dilo oil (calophyllum inophyllum) are well known throughout the Fiji islands and the wider Pacific. Traditionally used to heal skin infections and grazes, as well as treat bruises and muscular pains. In the Western world it is more commonly known by its Polynesian name ~ Tamanu oil.

Loving Islands Organic Fijian Dilo Oil is a single-origin cold-pressed oil sourced from organic producers on Cicia Island in Fiji. Dilo nuts are air dried in the shade for several months before being broken open to release the inner nut for cold-pressing. The high resin content that remains within the oil has been confirmed by scientific research to amplify its medicinal benefits.

This naturally rich antibacterial oil is equally a must have for your first aid kit as it is your daily beauty routine.

Today botanical and natural extracts continue to play a major role in contemporary cosmetics. However, scientific research has been lacking until recent years. So, without further ado, here is a list of scientifically researched benefits of dilo oil. From wound healing to fighting skin infections, UV-resistance to collagen production, this naturally rich antibacterial oil is equally a must have for your first aid kit as it is your daily beauty routine. Now available to purchase at our online store,

#1 Wound healing

Dilo oil’s wound healing and antibacterial properties were first supported by scientific studies in 2015. This Pacific based study looked at dilo oil (Calophyllum inophyllumm oil) from 4 different locations – Indonesia, Tahiti, Fiji islands, and New Caledonia. Each oil was studied for its cytotoxic, wound healing, and antibacterial properties. After methodical testing the studies confirmed active wound healing and antibiotic properties. Making it a safe and effective natural treatment for wounds, burns, and scars.

Read the complete research paper online at ResearchGate.

#2 Fight acne & multi-drug resistant skin infections

Dilo oil’s rich anti-bacterial properties are now also scientifically supported to treat skin diseases. Particularly acne, dermatosis, urticaria, eczema and staph infections. In the Pacific-based study mentioned above, dilo oil proved to be highly active in fighting against 23 strains of acne-inducing bacteria. It was also found to effectively fight skin infections, particularly caused by the now multi-drug resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (ie. staph infections). This has made dilo oil an even more promising treatment with potential development as an antibacterial solutions in future.

#3 Anti-UV properties for natural non-toxic sun protection

The anti-UV properties of dilo oil have now been scientifically studied and confirmed to have significant UV absorption properties. This has led to scientific recommendations as an effective non-toxic option for sun protection. This is increasingly important for human and environmental health due to studies showing the negative impacts of ‘chemical based’ sunscreens on coral reefs.

#4 Support collagen production & skin hydration

A scientific study in 2013 confirmed dilo oil increased collagen production between 10%-40% depending on the length of exposure time. The study also noted dilo oil had a 350% increase in the production of Glycosaminoglycans (GAG’s), which attract and bind water molecules in the skin & help support and maintain collagen and elastin. GAGs can bind a volume of water in your skin up to 10,000 times the size of the molecule itself, which is increasingly important with age as production of GAGs naturally declines over time.