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Bio Monoi de Tahiti Oil | Gardenia Taitensis | For Skincare and Haircare
Bio Monoi de Tahiti Oil | Gardenia Taitensis | For Skincare and Haircare
A luxurious Tahitian floral infusion with silky tropical warmth for skin and hair rituals
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Bio Monoi de Tahiti Oil is a luxurious botanical enfleurage celebrated for its sensual floral aroma, silky texture, and deeply indulgent character. Traditionally crafted by enfleurage Gardenia taitensis flowers into coconut oil, this iconic beauty oil brings together tropical elegance and rich skin-conditioning softness in a way that feels both timeless and refined.
Its texture is smooth, velvety, and comforting, making it especially well suited for body oils, massage blends, hair treatments, after-bath rituals, and exotic beauty formulations. On the skin, it leaves a soft, nourished feel with a delicate luminous finish. In hair care, it adds richness, softness, and a polished touch, especially in treatments designed for dry, dull, or sun-exposed hair.
What makes Monoi de Tahiti especially distinctive is its aroma. The enfleurage of Gardenia taitensis gives the oil a beautifully creamy white floral profile with soft tropical warmth, creating a sensorial experience that feels elegant, enveloping, and unmistakably luxurious. It is ideal for formulators and brands seeking a botanical oil with both strong storytelling value and a highly desirable aromatic signature.
Bio Monoi de Tahiti Oil is an excellent choice for body care, hair rituals, massage preparations, summer collections, and premium apothecary-style products where a floral tropical identity and a rich, silky feel are desired.
Specifications of Monoi de Tahiti Oil
- Botanical Name: Gardenia Taitensis.
- Family Name: Rubiaceae
- Common Name: Tiare, Monoi, Tahitian gardenia.
- INCI: Cocos Nucifera {Coconut} Oil, Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract.
- Part Used: Flowers.
- Extraction Method: Cold Pressed/Enfleurage.
- Scent: Soft, tropical flower, delicate.
- Appearance: Liquid. Semi solid at low temperature.
- Country of Origin: Tahiti.
- Recommended Usage Levels: 1% – 100%, depending on formulation type and concentration.
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.