Nangai Oil
Nangai Oil is one of the 'big discoveries' that SeneGence likes to promote. But it's been around for ages, of course. It is the oil from the South Pacific tropical tree, Canarium indicum.
This sells for $45 USD, for 0.50 fl oz (15 ml), which is $90/1 fl oz, or $3/ml.
But nangai oil is available elsewhere, surprise surprise!
As just one example, The Summit Vanuatu sells it here. Their prices are:
- 12 ml = $9.68 USD (81¢/ml)
- 50 ml = $18.65 USD (37¢/ml)
- 125 ml = $37.34 USD (30¢/ml) — that's roughly 4 fl oz, for over $7 less than the cost of SeneGence's 0.5 fl oz bottle.
The SeneGence version isn't pure nangai oil, it also contains these ingredients:
Canarium Indicum (Nangai) Seed Oil, Glucosamine HCL, Laminaria Digitata (Brown Algae), Saccharomyces (Cerevisiae Extract), Phenoxethanol, Urea (Synthetic), Water/Aqua/Eau, Limonene (EU Fragrance Allergen), Linalool (EU Fragrance Allergen), Hexl Cinnamal (EU Fragrance Allergen), Lilial (EU Fragrance), Coumarin (EU Fragrance Allergen), Fragrance (Parfum).
So, that's nangai oil, glucosamine, brown algae, cerevisiae extract, phenoxethanol, urea, water, and a bunch of fragrances.
Further info on the SeneGence site says:
Nangai Oil is unique because it does not require any chemical process to extract the triglycerides, unlike coconut oil. Pure caprylic/capric triglycerides are naturally present in Nangai Oil, and do not require processing or manufacturing in order to create the purest, most beneficial product to moisturize your skin. This is why we can say that the triglycerides present in Nangai Oil are all-natural. These natural triglycerides form a barrier on skin that stops water from evaporating, and at the same time, it does not feel greasy or heavy.
The Summit Vanuatu's version is 100% nangai oil. It is 81¢ per ml, vs $3/ml. If you buy the bigger bottle, it's only 30¢/ml, vs $3/ml. Hell of a difference.
So, if like me, you don't think that the glucosamine, brown algae, cerevisiae extract, phenoxethanol, urea (all presumably what make up the much touted SenePlex Complex), water, and a bunch of fragrances are worth it, get your pure nangai oil elsewhere, and save big time.