Benefits of Monoi de
Tahiti Oil for Hair & Skin
The
Tiare flower, also known as the Tahitian gardenia, is native to
Polynesia and produces a strong floral fragrance. For hundreds of
years, this exotic flowers petals are harvested and macerated in
coconut oil for 15 days to produce the luxurious Monoi de Tahiti oil.
Monoi de Tahiti does not only offer a wonderful, highly sought after
fragrance but the benefits for hair and skin are endless. Recent
scientific research and test reveal that Monoi oil contains methyl
salicylate, an emollient and skin soothing properties that deeply
penetrate and hydrate skin. The word “monoi” translates to mean
“sacred oil” which the Polynesians have held this oil and high
regards and why it is treasured in the natural beauty world.
Monoi
oil's vibrant floral fragrance instantly takes you on a trip to the
tropics. With coconut oil being its main ingredient, the skincare
benefits are endless. Monoi oil is loaded with essential fatty acids
and free radical antioxidants that keep skin hydrated and improves
elasticity.
When
used on skin, monoi oil helps improve elasticity due to it it high
content of protein and essential fatty acids. If used on a consistent
basis monoi oil will help improve skin blemishes and leave it soft
and supple. Due to its high levels of vitamin E it provides
protection to environmental damage. Its main ingredient coconut oil
is light and quickly absorbs into skin smoothing away dry skin
patches while leaving a delightfully pleasant and reminiscent smell
of a Polynesian gardenia bouquet.
Monoi
oil can be used as a massage oil due to its quick penetrating
elements and allows the masseuses hands to glide effortlessly across
skin not leaving it oily or greasy. It also can be used as a natural
tanning oil which helps increase the strength of the sun that speeds
up the skins tanning process. It can also be used as an after sun
moisturizer to help protect against chapping, peeling, and dryness.
Monoi
Oil can be used on the hair and a pre-poo or conditioner for dry hair
and to help minimize breakage. This luxury oil is an excellent scalp
moisturizer which helps prevent dandruff and dry scalp. It can be
used before or after shampoo by dispersing it into the palms of your
hands and gently massaging it into your hair and scalp. Leave it ob
for 10-15 minutes then rinse. Monoi oil helps strengthen your hair
strands preventing split ends. Incorporating monoi oil in your
natural hair regimen will leave your hair soft, shiny and more
manageable, leaving it less prone to breakage.
Monoi
oil is used as an ingredient in many hair and skin care products due
to its emollients and soothing properties. Due to it having all
natural derived ingredients it is classified as a hypo-allergenic
substance making it a perfect ingredient for sensitive skin.
Natural
Addictions Beauty Monoi Butter is made from authentic Monoi oil along
with vegetable and plant based ingredients and can be used alone on
your hair, skin, or your own cosmetic formulation.
Resources:
Institut
du Monoi Monoi: Regenative Ingredients for the Body & Soul
Institut
du Monoi Monoi: Studies & Development
http://www.monoi-institute.org/documents/Studies_Development.pdf
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