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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
Tropical Monoi with Clary Sage and Earthy Vetiver
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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
- Botanical names: Gardenia taitensis DC.; Cocos nucifera L.; Salvia sclarea L.; Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) Roberty
- Families: Rubiaceae; Arecaceae; Lamiaceae; Poaceae
- Plant materials: Tiaré flowers, coconut oil, Clary Sage and Vetiver roots
- Preparation: Tiaré flower infusion in coconut oil with aromatic botanical additions
- Country of origin: Tahiti
- Physical form: Liquid to semi-solid depending on temperature
Documentation
The supplied description does not state whether the Clary Sage and Vetiver are extracts, essential oils or another aromatic format, nor their ratios. Confirm both on the current technical sheet.
Aromatic Profile
- Opening: Creamy Tiaré flower and warm coconut
- Heart: Clary Sage with herbal, tea-like, lightly fruity, floral and musky nuances
- Drydown: Vetiver with dry roots, earthy smoke, woods and a soft balsamic finish
The client description presents an authentic Tiaré profile as softer, creamier and greener than a strong commercial gardenia fragrance.
Composition & Verification
This is a multi-botanical fixed-oil blend rather than a standardized essential oil. Its final composition depends on the Monoi base, the form and ratio of each aromatic addition, and the batch.
- Taxonomic correction: Vetiver is listed under the accepted name Chrysopogon zizanioides; Vetiveria zizanioides is a synonym.
- Batch verification: Use current COA and, where relevant, GC/MS and IFRA documentation before professional formulation.
Applications
Skin and hair care
- Body oils and balms
- Massage oils
- Hair lengths, scalp and beard oils
Aromatic formulation
- Oil-based botanical perfume
- Earthy tropical accords
- Grounding ritual oils
Formulation guidance
Use according to the finished product and desired sensory profile. For leave-on skin care, do not exceed the supplied 2% limit until the aromatic ingredient ratios and current documentation are confirmed.
Safety
Always patch test before topical use.
- For external use only.
- Until the aromatic-material ratios and current supplier or IFRA documentation are confirmed, follow the supplied limit of no more than 2% in leave-on skin care.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- Natural solidification in cool conditions is expected; warm gently between the hands and do not overheat.
- Do not ingest.
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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.