Neem & Tamanu Oil — The Power Couple Your Skin’s Been Waiting Fo

Okay mama, real talk.

If your skin is breaking out, flaring up, or just generally acting like it’s going through puberty again (even though we are clearly too grown for this), I want to introduce you to two of my favorite secret weapons: neem oil and tamanu oil.

They’re kind of like that mom-friend duo who always show up with snacks and solutions. Calming, comforting, a little earthy—but oh-so-powerful.

First up: Neem Oil 🌿

(aka nature’s chill pill for skin)

Neem oil has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic and African skincare traditions—and for good reason. It’s crazy effective for irritated, acne-prone, or eczema-prone skin.

Here’s why we love it (and why it shows up in our ProneSkin balms and spot-treaters):

• Naturally antibacterial & antifungal – Which means it helps calm down breakouts, itchy patches, and even those mystery rashes our skin seems to invent after baby #2.

• Loaded with antioxidants – So it protects your skin while it heals. Think: less inflammation, more glow.

• Supports skin repair – Neem helps fade spots and soothe damage without being harsh. It’s like a nurturing mama in oil form.

Now, it does have a strong, earthy smell (kind of like garlic had a baby with a tree), but we blend it just right—so your skin gets the benefits without scaring off your partner.

And now: Tamanu Oil 💚

(The skin-repairing queen no one’s talking about—yet)

Tamanu oil is one of those ingredients that flies under the radar, but once you meet her, you never go back.

Why we use it in ProneSkin? Because it’s basically magic for healing.

• Speeds up skin regeneration – Post-acne marks, cuts, burns, or eczema flares? Tamanu helps your skin bounce back faster.

• Super anti-inflammatory – If your skin is red, puffy, or angry, tamanu is like a cooling hug.

• Deeply moisturizing – But not pore-clogging. So your skin stays soft and hydrated, without the breakouts.

Fun fact: in the South Pacific, tamanu oil was traditionally used for wound care, scar fading, and even baby skin conditions. So yes—it’s gentle enough for the whole fam.

Why we blend them at ProneSkin💛

Here’s the thing. At ProneSkin, we’re all about creating multi-tasking, mama-safe products that actually do something for your skin.

We use neem oil and tamanu oil in our formulas because they’re:

• Effective without being harsh

• Rooted in traditional, plant-based healing

• Safe for postpartum, sensitive, and acne-prone skin

Together, they work like a team: neem fights off the bad guys (bacteria, breakouts, irritation), while tamanu steps in to rebuild, restore, and soften. It’s the kind of duo your skin will thank you for—especially on those no-sleep, too-many-cups-of-coffee days.

Final thoughts, mama to mama:

Whether you’re dealing with hormonal acne, postpartum flare-ups, or skin that’s just plain stressed—these two natural oils have your back. And honestly? We use them in our products because we use them on ourselves (and our babies). No fluff. Just real ingredients doing what they’ve done for generations.

Here’s to healing, glowing, and keeping it simple. 💛

With love,

Your ProneSkin mama-friend who’s been there, peeled there, and come out glowing.