Imagine….the dazzling blues of the lagoons, the lush tropical foliage, the sweet scent of the Tahitian Gardenia. This is paradise. And from this paradise comes a range of products to protect and nourish your hair and body, and lift your spirits with their divine scent.
About Monoi
Why skincare products from Tahiti?
Tahitian women have long been renowned for their youthful skin and
healthy hair. Now you can share in the secret that these women have
known for centuries. Monoi oil. This precious oil rapidly penetrates and
moisturises the upper layers of the epidermis to make skin feel
smoother and more supple, and has been shown in testing to improve the
condition of dry and damaged hair.
Monoi is not just a sweetly-scented oil; it has a range of benefits for the body and soul.
Monoi in Polynesian culture
According to legends and traditions, Monoi has always been part of the
Polynesian culture, whether in traditional rites, in remedies, or as a
beauty care ingredient for hair and body.
Several components of
Monoï de Tahiti are also used in the traditional medicine of the
Polynesian islands. The Tiare blossoms (Gardenia Tahitensis) are used to
cure earaches, treat wounds and insect bites, as well as certain types
of eczema.
To make this wondrous oil, Tiare blossoms are soaked
in refined coconut oil extracted from ripe coconuts, which have been
grown on coral soil and harvested at a mature stage. The Tiare flowers
are handpicked as buds, and must be used within 24 hours of harvesting.
According to local tradition, the maceration must last a minimum of 10
days and requires at least 10 Tiare flowers per litre of refined oil.
The result is a silky, sensual oil that will make you feel pampered and spoiled…..every day.
Using Monoi
- Apply to still-damp skin after a bath or shower
- Pour a little in the bath for a truly sensual soak
- Rub a little oil through dry hair prior to swimming to protect the hair shaft
- Once a week, use as a hair masque – apply to damp hair and leave for 15 minutes before shampooing
- Pour a little oil into the palm of the hand, and rub hands together to warm the oil for a memorable massage
Preparation
Monoi de Tahiti is exclusively prepared with Coconuts grown on the coral soil of French Polynesia.
The
life fruit of the South Pacific Islands is also the base ingredient of
many medicinal and personal care preparations. A first pressing oil is
obtained from its almonds after they have been carefully dried in the
sun. It is then naturally refined to preserve its excellent organoleptic
properties. The refined Tahitian Coprah oil benefits from a composition
well balanced in short chain fatty acids and is highly praised for its
remarkable silky and light feel.
The first cosmetic ingredient ever to have its authenticity and
qualities confirmed by an Appellation of Origin (AO) certificate, Monoi
de Tahiti offers a new level of guarantee for natural, ethical and
active cosmetics.
Monoi is available in tiare (gardenia), pitaté (jasmine), ylang-ylang, sandalwood, coconut and vanilla in 120ml plastic bottles, and the tiare and coconut varieties also come in a 60ml plastic bottle.
Monoi infused with Tamanu oil is also available.
Like all natural oils, Monoï de Tahiti® becomes solid at a certain temperature, as it contains no artificial additives. Below 24 degrees Celsius, simply place the bottle in a glass of warm water for a few minutes and the oil liquefies again. This does not change the composition of the oil.
Monoi is available in tiare (gardenia), pitaté (jasmine), ylang-ylang, sandalwood, coconut and vanilla in 120ml plastic bottles, and the tiare and coconut varieties also come in a 60ml plastic bottle.
Monoi infused with Tamanu oil is also available.
Like all natural oils, Monoï de Tahiti® becomes solid at a certain temperature, as it contains no artificial additives. Below 24 degrees Celsius, simply place the bottle in a glass of warm water for a few minutes and the oil liquefies again. This does not change the composition of the oil.
