Bio Monoi de Tahiti Oil | Gardenia Taitensis | For Skincare and Haircare

Overview

Traditional Monoi de Tahiti made by infusing Tiaré flowers in coconut oil, with a silky texture and a soft, creamy tropical-floral aroma for body, hair and massage formulations.

At a glance

• Botanical materials: Gardenia taitensis flowers infused in Cocos nucifera oil
• Aromatic direction: Soft tropical floral, creamy white petals, warm coconut and gentle sweetness
• Texture: Silky fixed oil; may become semi-solid in cooler conditions
• Best suited to: Body oils, massage, hair care and tropical beauty formulations

Specifications

• Botanical names: Gardenia taitensis DC.; Cocos nucifera L.
• Families: Rubiaceae; Arecaceae
• Plant materials: Tiaré flowers and coconut oil
• Preparation: Tiaré flower infusion/enfleurage-style maceration in coconut oil
• Country of origin: Tahiti
• Physical form: Liquid to semi-solid depending on temperature

Aromatic Profile

• Opening: Soft tropical Tiaré flower
• Heart: Creamy white floral petals
• Drydown: Warm coconut and delicate sweetness

Composition & Formulation

Formulation Notes

• Use at a level appropriate to the finished formulation
• Introduce gradually during formulation trials
• Store tightly closed away from heat, light and air

Applications

Skin and hair care

• Body and after-shower oils
• Massage oils
• Hair lengths and intensive treatments
• Balms and anhydrous body care

Aromatic formulation

• Oil-based botanical perfume
• Tropical floral bases
• Spa and summer body-care collections

Formulation guidance

This fixed oil may be used as a base or at a high proportion when suitable for the formula.

Safety

Always patch test before topical use.

• For external use only.
• Patch test before topical use and discontinue if irritation occurs.
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
• Do not ingest.