| Two of the most AMAZING oils I've ever used. |
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Since the trip we took to Tahiti in December, Be Kekoa has exclusively launched two oils in collaboration with local farmers in Huahine and across the islands of Polynesia. But this wasn't your regular ol' westernized smash n' grab for resources - that's not how Be Kekoa gets down. Bringing these oils to market was nothing short of a case study in ethics, fair trade, sustainable sourcing, and economic empowerment from the ground up.
Needless to say, I'm super proud of Brandie and the Be Kekoa team for setting out to change lives. To do good. In a society where big brands pillage indigenous cultures for natural resources (see: Africa, and pretty much ever other corner of the globe with people of color), I take comfort in knowing that there are still people and brands that stand for something. That that believe in the greater good. That put people before profit margins.
We'll talk more about the ethics behind beauty brands (because that's a conversation worth having) soon. In this post, I want to share with you all my experience with Be Kekoa's Tamanu Oil, and their newly released Cocomanu Oil. They're both amazing in their own right - but I wanted to highlight some key differences between the two that will help you decide if one (or both!) is right for your particular hair and skin concern.
| Bags, yes. Discoloration, no. #winning |
Ingredients
- 100% Pure Tamanu Oil
- Lavender Essential Oil (for fragrance)
Harvested, pressed, and crafted by hand in Huahine, French Polynesia. Bottled in Temecula, California.
Color and Consistency:
Deep amber, with a viscosity similar to Jamaican Black Castor oil, but not quite as thick.
| Tamanu Oil, up close and personal. |
Tamanu Oil is naturally rich in Vitamins A and E, and anti-inflammatory Omegas 3, 6, and 9. It heals and promotes healthy hair and skin with a combination of anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. Because Be Kekoa Tamanu Oil is handcrafted and cured in the sun (not zapped by machines) and free of pesticides, it retains all of it's nutritive properties. When looking for an oil for your hair and skin, you want to pay attention to its composition (pure is best), the method of extraction (cold or natural for optimum retention of nutrients), and free of pesticides (because industrial refinement to eliminate pesticides robs the oil of its nutritive benefits).
Best For
- Stimulating and encouraging growth/regrowth of thinning or balding areas (Ghana Goddess used the oil to regrow her edges, y'all!)
- Adding natural luster and intense moisture to dry, brittle, and damaged hair
- Providing healing relief for skin and scalp conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and seborrheic dermatitis
- Treating blemishes, breakouts, burns, insect bites, and stretch marks
- Reversing the signs of aging and damage in both hair and skin
- Nighttime skin protection and restoration
- Treating skin discoloration
How I Use It
You've already seen Be Kekoa Tamanu Oil in action during the Great Oregano Mishap of 2016. Be Kekoa Tamanu Oil has been nothing short of amazing on both my hair and skin. Even though I've clearly got bags under my eyes (#teamneedmoresleep), I don't have the crazy discoloration I normally would because I apply a few drops of Tamanu under my eyes right before bed. Tip: don't rub your eyes. I've also use Be Kekoa Tamanu Oil on insect bites, and to spot treat itchy areas of my scalp. Back in December, I used Be Kekoa Tamanu Oil to re-grow a spot on my scalp that went bald (no lie), but I can't find the pictures. But when I do, I'll update this post. It was completely regrown within a few weeks.·
Be Kekoa Cocomanu OilIngredients
- 100% Pure Tamanu Oil
- Coconut Milk
Harvested, pressed, and crafted by hand in Huahine, French Polynesia. Bottled in Temecula, California.
Color and Consistency
Light yellow with a consistency similar to sweet almond or coconut oil.
| Cocomanu Oil, up close and personal. |
I like to think of Cocomanu Oil as the best of both worlds. It combines the nutrient richness of Tamanu Oil (Vitamins A and E, plus Omegas 3, 6, and 9) with the powerhouse realness of coconut milk, delivering an intense dose of Vitamins B1, B3, B5, B6, C, and E. Cocomanu also contains selenium, iron, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. These vitamins and minerals combine to create a lightweight oil that deeply nourishes hair and skin without a greasy after-feel. Be Kekoa Cocomanu Oil has amazing penetrating power to nourish hair from the root, and treat skin deep underneath the surface.
Best For
- Stimulating hair growth via nutrients that improve blood circulation and nourish hair at the roots
- Calming Dry, itchy, flaky scalp
- Reversing signs of aging and damage in hair and skin
- Adding lightweight moisture and shine to dry, dull hair
- Reducing shedding and breakage in natural and chemically treated hair
- Daytime skincare protection and rejuvenation
How I Use It
Honestly, I've been trying to figure out how I've made it this far in life without Cocomanu. Because Tamanu Oil is so potent and rich, I use it to spot treat. But with Cocomanu, I'm all over the place. I use it for scalp massages, as a hair serum for natural shine, and as a daily facial moisturizer to help keep my psoriasis at bay. I love how lightweight and versatile it is! With Cocomanu, I'm on my #OperationForeverYoung skincare grind forreal.
Two things to remember about Be Kekoa Tamanu and Cocomanu Oil:
- Be Kekoa Tamanu Oil is the only Tamanu Oil on the market made with the Mana and blessing of the people of Huahine (I saw this literally, with my own two eyeballs)
- Be Kekoa Cocomanu is also made with the Mana and blessing of the people of Huahine. It is also the only Coconut Milk-Tamanu Oil blend on the market, period.
To get yourself some Be Kekoa Tamanu or Cocomanu Oil, visit www.bekekoa.com.
OR - you can enter my exclusive GIVEAWAY!
That's right peeps - Brandie and the Be Kekoa Team straight laced me with THREE bottles of Bae Clean and THREE bottles of Cocomanu Oil for THREE LUCKY WINNERS! And guess what? For my readers that don't have social media, I'm picking one of my winners HERE ON THIS BLOG POST! That's right! All you gotta do to enter is COMMENT BELOW letting me know why you wanna try Bae Clean and Cocomanu! That's IT! The giveaway ends MONDAY, AUGUST 15th at 11:59pm PST! On Tuesday, August 16th, I'll reply back to the randomly selected winner asking you to e-mail me your shipping info!
Y'all...get on this contest because the Be Kekoa Bae Clean + Cocomanu Prize Pack is worth almost $70 alone!!!
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Good luck everyone!
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