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Bio Monoi de Tahiti Oil + Clary Sage + Vetiver | For Skincare and Haircare
Bio Monoi de Tahiti Oil + Clary Sage + Vetiver | For Skincare and Haircare
Fresh-earthy. Herbal Botanical Oil for Skin, Hair & Ritual Care
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Bio Monoi de Tahiti Oil + Clary Sage + Vetiver is a sophisticated botanical beauty oil that combines the creamy tropical floral character of traditional Monoi de Tahiti with the warm herbal elegance of Clary Sage and the deep earthy-woody richness of Vetiver.
Monoi de Tahiti is traditionally prepared by infusing fresh Tiaré flowers, botanically known as Gardenia taitensis, in coconut oil. This creates a silky aromatic oil with creamy coconut warmth, soft white floral petals, and a naturally smooth, velvety feel on the skin and hair.
Clary Sage, Salvia sclarea, adds a refined herbal, tea-like, softly musky, and lightly floral character, while Vetiver, Chrysopogon zizanioides, brings a deep earthy, rooty, smoky-woody, dry, and softly balsamic foundation. Together, these botanicals create a luxurious tropical floral-woody oil with a calm, sensual, grounded, and subtly unisex aromatic profile.
This versatile oil is ideal for body oils, hair oils, scalp rituals, massage blends, botanical perfume oils, skin-conditioning balms, after-shower body care, tropical spa formulations, and premium anhydrous skincare.
Best For
Dry-feeling skin, mature-feeling skin, body care, dry hair, textured hair, beard care, massage oils, botanical perfume oils, earthy herbal fragrance compositions, and intentional self-care rituals.
Traditional & Spiritual Uses
Monoi de Tahiti has long been associated with tropical beauty rituals, softness, sensuality, and sun-inspired body care. Clary Sage is appreciated in aromatic traditions for its warm, herbaceous, softly musky character, while Vetiver is valued for its deep, earthy, root-like aromatic profile.
Together, they create a botanical oil suited to body anointing, massage, meditation, evening rituals, personal fragrance layering, and grounding self-care practices.
Important Aroma Note
This product should not be expected to smell like a strong commercial gardenia fragrance. Authentic Tiaré flower has a softer, creamier, greener, and more delicate floral character.
Vetiver contributes a dry, rooty, softly smoky depth, while Clary Sage adds aromatic green warmth. The overall aroma is tropical, earthy, herbal, smooth, and quietly sensual.
Specifications of Monoi de Tahiti + Clary Sage + Vetiver
- Botanical Name: Gardenia Taitensis + Salvia Sclarea + Vetiver.
- Family Name: Rubiaceae + Lamiaceae
- Common Name: Tiare, Monoi, Tahitian gardenia, Clary Sage.
- INCI: Cocos Nucifera {Coconut} Oil, Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract, Salvia Sclarea flowers extract Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Extract.
- Part Used: Flowers, root and resin.
- Extraction Method: Cold Pressed/Enfleurage.
- Scent: Tropical Tiaré flower, creamy coconut, soft white floral petals, warm Clary Sage, herbaceous tea-like notes, gentle musky warmth, subtle fruitiness, light green nuances, soft floral sweetness, and a refined spa-inspired finish.
- Appearance: Liquid. Semi solid at low temperature.
- Country of Origin: Tahiti.
- Recommended Usage Levels: 1% – 100%, depending on formulation type and concentration.
Suggested Usage Level
- Facial oils: 1–20%
- Body oils: 5–100%
- Massage oils: 5–100%
- Hair oils: 2–100%
- Scalp oils: 1–20%
- Balms and salves: 2–60%
- Creams and lotions: 1–20% in the oil phase
- Solid perfumes: 2–30%
- Natural perfume oils: 5–100%
- Leave-in hair treatments: 1–20%
- Rinse-off hair products: 1–10%
Best For
- Skincare and haircare formulations.
- Tropical body oils.
- Lightweight hair oils.
- Hair shine and finishing oils.
- Botanical scalp rituals.
- Floral-citrus beauty oils.
- Spa-inspired massage blends.
- Luxury body care.
- Natural perfume oils.
- Solid perfumes.
- Skin-conditioning balms.
- Premium tropical beauty collections.
- Anhydrous botanical skincare.
- Exotic floral haircare concepts.
Properties and Benefits:
For the Skin:
- Deep hydration without a greasy feel.
- Reinforcement of the skin barrier.
- Improved elasticity and firmness.
- Antioxidant and anti-aging action.
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory effect (ideal for sensitive/acne-prone skin).
- Potential melanin regulation (evening of skin tone).
For the Hair:
- Strengthens hair follicles.
- Reduces dryness and frizz.
- Enhances shine and softness.
- Traditionally used to combat hair loss.
Key Cosmetic Properties:
- High spreadability.
- Rapid absorption.
- Non-comedogenic (low greasy residue).
- Excellent carrier for oil-soluble active ingredients.
Cosmetic Applications:
- Premium facial serums (anti-aging / barrier repair).
- Hair oils and intensive treatments.
- Luxury moisturizing creams.
- Products for sensitive or inflamed skin.
- Anti-dark spot formulations.
- Dermocosmetics / functional skincare.
- Products for eczema, psoriasis, and reactive skin.
- Post-procedure restorative treatments.
- Antioxidant "urban shield" formulas.
Hair Care:
- Nourishing masks.
- Leave-in conditioners.
- Hair growth oils.
Safety
Always patch test before topical use.
- For external use only.
- Use in dilutions no greater than 2% in leave-on skin care.
- Use Amber, Cobalt or Miron violet glass bottles to protect from light degradation.
- Avoid ingestion unless under expert supervision.
- Pregnancy, young children, or sensitive skin users should consult a qualified practitioner.
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The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.