Did you know, that Monoi de Tahiti® is the first cosmetic product to be granted an Appellation of Origin. This label attests to the quality of its manufacture, the selection and the Polynesian origin of its ingredients.
Monoi de Tahiti A.O. Brut Toco (INCI: Cocos nucifera oil, Gardenia tahitensis flower, Tocopherol) is an oily extract coming from Polynesian tradition, and combining all the properties of the Tiare flower and the coconut. It perfectly meets the modern cosmetics trends.
Monoi de Tahiti is a soaking of Tiare flowers (Gardenia tahitensis), obtained by enfleurage in coconut oil. This refined oil is obtained by hot pressure of the dried kernel extracted from the nuts. The Tiare Tahiti, French Polynesia symbol, is grown in isolated areas.
Monoi de Tahiti, natural beauty product, allows to take advantage of all the virtues of Tiare. Used in traditional cosmetology, but also in Polynesian Pharmacopoeia, it relieves migraines, headaches, styes, mosquito bites... It can be used «raw», to be incorporated in cosmetic formulations, or perfumed with delicate scents of the islands, ready for application.
Raw material approved by ECOCERT GREENLIFE, conform to the COSMOS Standard. Monoi de Tahiti A.O. Brut Toco is free from toxicity in the limits of our current knowledge and recommended cosmetic uses. Monoi de Tahiti becomes solid below 22-23°C. Place near a source of heat and the oil liquefies again.
Benefits of Monoi de Tahiti in Cosmetics:
- Moisturizing (progressive and lasting)
- Firming & smoothing the cutaneous microrelief
- Tanning (tanning accelerator)
- Repairing dry or damaged hair
- Anti-dandruff (slight action)
Applications of Monoi de Tahiti in Cosmetics:
- Moisturizing creams, moisturizing & protective milks
- Hair & body oils
- Sun products: oils, milks, gels...
- Shampoos, foaming baths, shower gels
- Protective and restructuring butters
- Lipsticks, lip-balms
- Soaps
- Aromatherapy ingredients
Composition:
- 0,2% Tocopherol
- 2% Gardenia tahitensis flower
- 97,8% Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil
Main components:
- Fatty acids
- Sterols (1,5 mg/kg)
- Tocopherols (approx. 1000 mg/kg)
- Volatile aromatic compounds
The Decree 92-340 strictly defines the use of «Monoi de Tahiti» brand on containers, packaging and advertising documents:
- To be called Monoi de Tahiti, the product has to contain more than 90% of Monoi de Tahiti
- Monoi de Tahiti soaps must contain more than 30% of Monoi de Tahiti
- Monoi de Tahiti hygiene products must contain more than 0.3% of Monoi de Tahiti
- Monoi de Tahiti skin cares must contain more than 1% of Monoi de Tahiti
- Monoi de Tahiti makeup must contain more than 2% of Monoi de Tahiti
The percentage of Monoi de Tahiti contained in the product and the Appellation of Origin stamp have to appear on the label.
