Monoï de Tahiti Oil (100% Pure & Natural)

Wat is Monoï de Tahiti?

Monoï de Tahiti is an ancient, fragrant oil from French Polynesia, made by soaking fresh Tiare Tahiti flowers (Gardenia tahitensis) in refined coconut oil. The name Monoi means "fragrant oil" in Tahitian, and the oil has been used by the indigenous Maohi people for skin, hair, and ritual purposes for over 2000 years. Our Monoï is 100% natural and without synthetic perfume, and carries the official Appellation d'Origine.

What does Appellation d'Origine mean?

Since 1992, Monoï de Tahiti has been protected by an Appellation d'Origine (AO), a French designation of origin. This means that only oil that is made according to strict rules in French Polynesia may bear this name. The AO demands:

• Fresh Tiare flowers, picked at bud stage within 24 hours after picking
• Refined coconut oil from coconuts harvested on coral soil in French Polynesia
• At least 10 flowers per liter of oil
• Maceration according to a defined protocol

Our Monoi meets all these requirements and is made entirely in French Polynesia.

How is Monoi de Tahiti made?

The Tiare flowers are picked by hand before sunrise, in bud stage, and immersed in the refined coconut oil within 24 hours. This is done at room temperature, without heating, so that the aromatic substances of the flower gently pass into the oil. After 10 to 15 days of maceration, the oil is left to rest for 24 hours and then filtered. A natural antioxidant (tocopherol) can be added to support shelf life.

Difference between our 100% and 99% version

Our 100% natural Monoi contains a high concentration of the Tiare Tahiti plant extract and falls under natural cosmetics according to IFRA legislation. The 99% variant contains 1% synthetic perfume that intensifies the scent. Both oils are made in the same way by maceration of Tiare flowers in coconut oil. Which one you choose depends on your preference for 100% natural composition or an even more pronounced floral scent.

Benefits of Monoi de Tahiti for your skin

Nourishes and moisturizes intensely
The coconut oil as a base makes Monoi a rich, nourishing oil that leaves the skin soft and supple.

Soothing effect
Monoi is known for its calming effect and is traditionally used after exposure to sun, salt and wind.

Delicious tropical scent
The natural scent of Tiare flowers gives the skin a subtle, tropical floral scent that lingers gently all day.

Benefits of Monoi de Tahiti for your hair

Gives shine and softness
Monoi is one of the most widely used oils for hair care in Polynesia. The oil softens dry, dull and frizzy hair and gives a natural shine.

Great as a hair mask
Melt a little Monoi between your hands, apply to dry hair as a hair mask and leave it on for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Then wash out with shampoo.

Helps with curly and frizzy hair
For curly, frizzy or frizzy hair, Monoi works great to define the curls and tame frizz.

How to use Monoi de Tahiti?

For your skin, let a little bit of Monoi melt between your hands and spread it over your body, preferably still damp after showering or bathing. A tablespoon of Monoi in a warm bath gives a soothing and fragrant effect. As a hair care provider, massage the melted oil into dry hair as a hair mask, let it work and wash it out with shampoo.

Tips for using Monoi de Tahiti

• Below 24 degrees, Monoi becomes solid and white, above that liquid and clear. That's just part of this oil. Melting is done by holding the bottle between your hands or under warm running water.
• Because the oil can melt and solidify again, the substance can sometimes look uneven. Then stir it well or leave the bottle at room temperature.
• Monoi has a distinct tropical floral scent that lingers on the skin and in the hair for several hours.