Tigernut Oil – After Hair Removal & Shaving
Description
Tigernut Oil – Biocos Canada
Slows regrowth • Soothes • Nourishes • Firms
Discover Tigernut Oil, a natural elixir cold-pressed from Cyperus esculentus seeds in Tunisia. Its lightweight texture, soft hazelnut scent, and composition rich in natural actives make it a versatile treatment for skin and hair.
Slows hair regrowth
Tigernut oil is known to slow hair regrowth after waxing or shaving.
Thanks to its natural composition, it acts directly on hair follicles and prolongs the skin's softness. Used regularly after hair removal, it:
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slows the hair growth cycle,
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reduces how often you need to remove hair,
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reduces the risk of ingrown hairs,
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immediately soothes irritated skin.
Soothing & regenerating
After hair removal, the oil calms redness, reduces inflammation, and helps skin repair faster.
It leaves skin soft, smooth, and comfortable, even on sensitive areas.
Nourishing, hydrating, antioxidant
Ideal for dry or irritated skin, it:
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deeply nourishes,
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protects against dehydration,
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helps maintain skin elasticity,
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preserves youthful-looking skin thanks to its richness in vitamin E and natural antioxidants.
Firming & softening
Tigernut oil improves skin firmness and gives it a velvety, satiny feel.
It suits both face and body.
👶 Suits the whole family
Its exceptional gentleness makes it an oil suited to:
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adults,
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teenagers,
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and even babies (excluding sensitive areas).
✨ How to use
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Apply right after hair removal, while follicles are open.
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Massage until fully absorbed.
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For best results: use regularly.
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Can be used alone or blended with essential oils.
🔬 Why does tigernut oil slow regrowth?
1️⃣ Phytosterols
🎯 Action: reduce inflammation and modulate hair follicle cell activity.
📚 Ref.: Rogers & Wang (2004), Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society.
2️⃣ Essential fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-9)
🎯 Action: soothe the skin and limit follicle stimulation.
📚 Ref.: Ziboh et al. (2000), Journal of the American College of Nutrition.
3️⃣ Natural antioxidants (Vitamin E)
🎯 Action: protect skin from oxidative stress, reduce hair thickness and frequency.
📚 Ref.: Evans & Bishop (1922), Science.
4️⃣ Gentle enzymatic action
🎯 Hypothesis: certain compounds inhibit enzymes involved in follicular regeneration.
📚 Ref.: Botchkarev & Paus (2003), Experimental Dermatology.
How to use
Massage a small amount into clean skin, morning and night. A little goes a long way — and if your skin is on the sensitive side, patch test first.
Ingredients
Every formula is chosen for clean, skin-loving ingredients. You'll find the full ingredient list on each product's packaging and description — no mysteries.
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