Monoi de Tahiti
INCI: Coconut Oil (and) Tiare Flower
In the native Tahitian language, Monoi (pronounced Mon-oy) translates to "sweet scented oil." This captivating fragrance is a 100% completely natural product that is extracted from the rich Tahitian Tumu Ha'ari (Cocos Nucifera) palm tree and from the local "Tiaré" (Gardenia Tahitensis) flowers. Together they create a rich, non-greasy emollient that is absorbed quickly and moisturizes deeply.
Legendary for their youthful skin and lustrous hair, Tahitians have used MONOI DE TAHITI Oil for centuries to hydrate and protect their skin & to condition their hair. This exclusive oil with its intoxicating fragrance is made only in Tahiti where the island’s natural ocean salts and rich volcanic soil produce this unique and sensuous oil. Monoi de Tahiti Oil is so deeply penetrating and so highly concentrated that you only need a few drops to instantly improve your skin and hair quality. Results are immediate: Skin is softened and less wrinkled, more hydrated, more youthful and healthier looking after just one application. Hair’s luster and shine are restored - even for the most dry, damaged and processed hair.
Liquid Color: Golden yellow
Melting Point: 75° F, (24° C)
NAOH Saponification Vaule: .178 oz. (240 - 270 mg/gr)
Uses: Lotions, creams, soaps, scrubs, lip balms, hair care, massage oil, sun care,
Percentage: up to 100%
Solubility : Soluble in oils and fatty substances. Non soluble in water
Shelf Life: 1-2 years at room temperature
Storage: Store in a cool dry place in unopened containers away from the sunlight
Please note: Genuine Monoi de Tahiti oil consists of only pure and natural tropical components, and it may solidify at temperatures below 72°F (22°C). If the Monoi oil begins to thicken, place the container in warm water or in a warm place until it returns to its amber liquid form. Do NOT use a microwave oven to warm Monoi Oil. The warming and solidifying process does not alter the oil’s special properties.
You may see some tiny black flakes appear in the liquid. This is normal, as they come from the flowers that the Monoi is extracted from during the manufacturing process. These can be strained out if desired.