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Although many beauty addicts are familiar with argan and coconut oils, it looks like a new skincare ingredient is now set to find its way to the shelf. Here’s what to know about blue tansy oil.

Also known as a cooking plantain, the exotic fruit plantain is a menu staple in locations like Southeast Asia, West and Central Africa, Central America and the Caribbean. Although plantains are a common sight on the dinner table in these regions (and have also become produce aisle staples here in North America), the humble plantain may also be a skincare and health breakthrough.

Although most beauty addicts are familiar with ingredients such as argan oil and coconut oil, it looks like a new solution just may be joining this lineup of popular skincare oils.