Monoi Tiki Tahiti Tiare 120ml

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Best known as Monoi Oil, our 100% pure Monoi de Tahiti Oil is completely natural meaning it’s paraben-free, vegan and never tested on animals.

This is known as "enfleurage" (flower soaking), a French term used to designate a specific extraction step. This process has been validated and protected by an Appellation of Origin which was awarded to Monoi de Tahiti on 1 April 1992. The oil is made by soaking or macerating flowers from the Tiare Tahiti plant in refined coconut oil. Contains the extremely valuable and authentic ingredient Monoi from Tahiti, which exudes an amazing aroma and provides delicate skin care.Wrap the hair in a towel for 15-30 minutes to allow the Monoi to penetrate the hair, then shampoo and style as normal. Many Polynesians enjoy placing a few tiare flowers on a small, water-filled saucer to release the fragrance throughout their "fares" (Polynesian houses). The monoï tends to solidify when it’s in a temperature below 24°C, far from the Polynesian tropical climate. The essential oils of French Lavender and Cedarwood help relaxation while nourishing the hair fibre. For silky and shiny hair, the monoï applies as a nutritional protection against the effects of sun, sea salt or chlorine pools.

Monoi (pronounced Mah-noy) is an ancient Tahitian word meaning scented oil in the Reo-Maohi language. When you leave the bath, gently pat your skin dry since the Monoi will thinly coat the skin and will sink in to give softness and lasting hydration. Polynesian scented oil The Monoi Tiaré Tahiti is a perfume-oil made by infusing the blossoms of Tiaré flowers in coconut oil.After being warmed in the palms of the hands, it is suited for massaging sore parts of the body or for warming up a weak body. To enable personalised advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Frangipani is the flower of the plumeria tree and Monoi is made by soaking tiare flowers in coconut oil. We always recommend Monoi as one the best botanical oils for the legs - simply apply a small amount straight after leaving the shower and you'll have silky skin all day. Experience the beauty of Monoi*, an exotic, fragrant Tahitian coconut oil used by Polynesian women for centuries to protect and care for their shiny, healthy, legendary hair.

With its medical properties, the oil nourishes the tissues and improves the regeneration of the skin and effectively prevents the appearance of stretch marks. For best results, apply immediately after a shower, when the skin is still damp or wet and the pores are open and ready to absorb the clean raw oils. According to specific maceration standards set by the decree of Appellation d'Origine, which each manufacturer must scrupulously follow, a minimum of 15 tiare flowers must be used in every liter of refined coconut oil.For centuries, Polynesians used the oil to anoint newborns, purify objects, and moisturize their hair and skin. It is a naturally concentrated emollient which penetrates the skin, re-hydrates the layers of the epidermis and shields skin against external damages including sun and wind. This silken intensive treatment oil complements natural night-time rest and renewal by helping strengthen and protect dry, medium to thick hair. A randomized double-blind controlled trial comparing extra virgin coconut oil with mineral oil as a moisturizer for mild to moderate xerosis. When a person died, their body was embalmed and perfumed with manoi to help facilitate their journey into the afterlife.

The two coconut halves are left for several hours in the sun, until the almonds have shrunk enough to be removed and broken into small pieces. It is also a natural preservative and an antioxidant, well known for its ability to fight free radicals.

Natural (non-enhanced) Monoi is suitable for all skin types, and tests have proven it to be hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin. It is a 100% natural product, created with the highest quality organic cold-pressed oils, mixed with love and attitude, with respect for nature and mankind. Alternatively, use just a small amount of Monoi on the dry ends of hair - it's great for taming curly/frizzy bad hair days! Shelf Life: Users can expect a shelf life of 24 months with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight). Carrying the charming spirit of the island of Tahiti, giving a sunny mood, delivering visible results.