Description
- Monoi oil infused 125ml
- Botanical Name: Cocos nucifera Oil, Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract
- Monoi Infused Oil is created by steeping gardenia flowers in refined coconut oil. It results in an oil rich in methyl salicylate which is a skin-smoothing agent with an exotic floral aroma. It is a naturally concentrated emollient which penetrates the skin, re-hydrates the layers of the epidermis and shields skin against external damages including sun and wind.
- Common Uses: Popular in skincare as it moisturises the skin for up to 8 hours after application while protecting the skin against daily environment conditions. In hair care, Monoi repairs damaged keratin fibres, adds shine to hair and reduces tangles. Ideal as an aftersun moisturiser, protecting against dryness and peeling as well as providing a natural barrier to mosquitoes and sand flies for the skin. Also popular in massage.
- Absorption: Easily absorbed
Monoi Oil Infused 100g
Description: Monoi oil is infused oil made from soaking the petals of Tahitian gardenias (tiare) in a semi-wax coconut oil. Monoi (pronounced Mah-noy) is an ancient Tahitian word meaning scented oil in the Reo-Maohi language. Monoi is widely used among French Polynesians as a skin and hair softener.
Common Uses: Monoi oil is rich in methyl salicylate which is a skin-soothing agent. It is a naturally concentrated emollient which penetrates the skin, re-hydrates the layers of the epidermis and shields skin against external damages including sun and wind. Monoi oil is used:
As skin care:
Moisturises the skin for up to 8 hours after application.
Protects the skin against the daily environment conditions.
Firms the skin leaving a soft silky feel.
As hair care:
Repairs damaged Keratin Fibres.
Adds Shine to hair & makes it more tangle free.
As sun care:
Promotes a dark golden tan of the skin once a basic tan has been achieved.