Monoï de Tahiti is the created with two ingredients the Tiare flower (Gardenia tahitensis) and light and silky Tahitian coconut oil.  Coconuts used in the preparation of Monoï de Tahiti are exclusively picked from the coral soil islands of Tahiti and her islands.  The Tiare flower has a sweet and sensuous fragrance.  Its essential oil is rich in alcohols, terpenic alcohol esters (methyl salicylate) well known for their soothing and purifying properties. The process of creating Monoï de Tahiti begins with Tiare buds being hand-picked the the early morning and wrapped delicately in Tiare leaves for transport to where they will undergo the next step to making Monoi de Tahiti. The flowers are then placed in pure Tahitian coconut oil to soak/macerate (this process is called "enfleurage" (a French term for flower soaking/extraction).  The Tiare flowers slowly release their unique properties and legendary virtues into the coconut oil and thus a magical transformation will take place and Monoï de Tahiti will be born. According to specific maceration standards set by the decree of Appellation d'Origine, a manufacturer must adhere to the strict guidelines where a minimum of 15 Tiare flowers must be soaked into 1 litre of coconut oil for a minimum of 15 days.  This is carefully monitered by modern laboratory tests to ensure the highest quality, thus remaining fully respectful fo the traditional Polynesian methods and ancient know-how.

Coconut - Cocos Nucifera

Coconut Shell Powder -  We take the outside shell of the coconut, and crush the hard shell into rounded particles and use this for an exfoliant in our products. These beautiful biodegradable particles make for a exfoliant that is both detoxifying and purifying.

Coconut Milk Extract - In Tahiti, the coconut palm is an integral part of Polynesian culture as it stands for the “tree of life”, providing food, shelter and protection.  From immemorial time, South Pacific traditional healers have been massaging the body with coconut milk to sooth and refresh.  It helps relieve various skin problems (redness, irritations, skin dryness…).  They extract a fresh milk from the coconut fresh pulp with thousand medical virtues that reveals excellent nutritive and dermo-cosmetic qualities.  It is traditionally used for its protective effect in regenerating products for skin and hair.  Fantastic in benefiting Cutaneous repairing and Cutaneous protective Nourishing, an emollient, softening, protective and repairing.

Tiare - Gardenia Tahitensis (Tahitian Gardenia) The Tiare flower, with its smooth perfume and its gorgeous white petals, represents the symbol of Tahiti. Its unique fragrance reminds of exoticism, whereas its sweetness releases smoothness and delicacy. More than a decoration plant, several curative virtues are attributed to it according to local pharmacopoeia, from the treatment of headaches (in soaking), to the treatment of the inflammations (in infusion). Tiare is not only beautiful to the eye it is also beautiful for the mind and body.

Frangipani (Plumeria alba/rubra) - A wonderful tropical tree with flowering clusters of intoxicating and beautiful flowers which range in colour from white to deep red.  This wonderful fragrant flower is prized around the world.

Vanilla - (Vanilla Planifolia / Vanilla Tahitensis) is an orchid Vanilla grows as a vine, climbing up an existing tree or pole or other support. Vanilla thrives in tropical climates.  The plant produces thin beans which are then sun-dried.  Vanilla Tahitensis is the vanilla cultivated in French Polynesia this variety is more "fleshy" with an intense perfume...used throughout French Polynesia for many differnt uses in cooking,
and for perfume and along with France used in pharmacopeia. Excellent in skincare as a tonic, a stimulant moisturizer and emollient.

Lime -  (Citrus latifolia) Tahitian lime grows throughout French Polynesia.  With its fantastic citrus freshness, the therapeutic properties of lime oil are antiseptic, antiviral, astringent, restorative and tonic.

Macadamia Nut Oil - This fine oil comes from the pressed nuts of the Macadamia tree. It is a priceless delight for the skin and has proven itself to be one of the best regenerative oils available.

It is high in monounsaturated fatty acids, and closely resembles sebum (the oil naturally produced by ones skin to help protect it). Macadamia oil is a
fabulous, protective oil with a high absorption rate.  Used to aid in the healing of scars, sunburns, minor wounds and other irritations.

Grapefruit - (Citrus grandis) Grows on the Island of Moorea in rich volcanic soils.  The sharp refreshingly sweet smell of Moorea grapefruit blends beautifully in our products,with its many benefits for anti-depressant, antiseptic, disinfectant, stimulant, tonic and anti-infectious.

Tamanu (Calophyllum Inophyllum) - grows throughout the tropical South Pacific.  The Tamanu tree produces clusters of green nuts.  These nuts contain a seed which produces a rich dark green oil, known for its medicinal qualities. The Pacific Islands especially Tahitians apply this oil to heal cuts, scrapes, burns, Insects bites/stings, sunburn relief, blisters, eczema, acne/acne scars, psoriasis, dry and flakey skin and also for the skins recovery after tattoo application, baby nappy/diaper rash.  Active ingredients in the oil regenerate skin tissue, making this oil highly prized.

Cicatrization is the process of forming new tissue. Tamanu is able to use its cicatrization properties to heal wounded /damaged skin and promote tissue growth.  Tamanu also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial and antifungal qualities.

Tamanu contains 3 classes of Lipids( Lipids are broadly defined as any fat-soluble (immiscible in water) naturally-occurring molecules)

92% Neutral Lipids
6.4% Glycolipids
1.6% Phospholipids

Pineapple (Ananas Sativus) - This beautifully unique plant has many uses.  Pineapple in skin care is used for refreshing, moisturising, astringent,soothes irritated dry skin.

Noni Fruit (Morinda Citrifolia) - Noni fruit grows in the rich volcanic soils of the South Pacific.  First cultivated in Tahiti and the Marquesa Islands of French Polynesia.  All parts of the Noni Tree are used in traditional medicine. In skincare it acts as a purifer, stimulant and tonic.

Miri (Wild Basil - Ocimum Gratissimum) Miri-Tahitian - Found on the Marquesa Islands of French Polynesia.  Like many other Polynesian plants Miri is utilized for both its medicinal and for skincare. Highly perfummed, this herb is used soothe and tone theskin.

Ylang Ylang (Cananga Odorata) Ylang Ylang is a beautiful tropical tree bearing wonderful yellow flowers. The essential oil is extracted from the freshly picked flowers.The therapeutic properties of ylang-ylang oil are antidepressant, antiseborrhoeic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, hypotensive, nervine and sedative. For the skin, ylang-ylang oil has a soothing effect and its balancing action sorts out over-dry as well as overly-oily skin by balancing the secretion of sebum.

Blue Agerate (Ageratum conzzoides) A blue flowering shrub used for anti-inflammatory. Traditional uses as a treatment for eczema, epilepsy, fresh wounds, dizziness, diarrhoea, dysentery, sore eyes, fever, headaches,nausea,and wounds.  Uses for skincare are purifying and healing.

Sandalwood (Santalum Austrocaledonicum) The wood of the sandalwood tree is where the oil and extracts are taken. The older the tree the more oil content and the richer the aroma. The aroma is highly sought after in the perfume industry.  The properties for sandalwood are endless, including antiseptic, ant inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, and an astringent.  Its uses in skincare are used as an emollient and Cicatrisant (to form new tissue)

Rea Tahiti Oceanian Saffron Curcuma Longa...This species of tropical ginger grows in the rich volcanic soils of French Polynesia. The rhizomes are used for many reasons, throughout South East Asia it is used for a variety of medicinal purposes, as an antiseptic on cuts, bruises, burns. Also used as a remedy for internal ailments...pancreatic problems, prostate problems, asthma, and the list goes on.  For the skin it used as an antioxidant and for photoprotective (structures of a plant that occur naturally to minimize the damages that the human body suffers when exposed to uv radiation). Used throughout the Islands of French Polynesia on the skin to provide beautiful skin with is concentration of beta caroten and as a powerful antioxidant with vitamins C and E.

Bora Bora White Sand is actually naturally crushed coral, this occurs by the process of erosion due to the movements of the ocean, coral will detach itself. In time small particles of coral will come off the barrier and will arrive on the shore of the island creating the white sand beaches. The Bora Bora white sand is collected under strict guidelines to ensure sustainability.  For centuries the Vahine (Tahitian women) have used these coral sands to exfoliate their skin.

Volcanic Sand From Tahiti is beautiful black fine sand is found on the Island of Tahiti the largest Island of French Polynesia. The Polynesian archipelagos were formed millions of years ago with the emergence of volcanos.The black sand forms when hot volcanic lava comes in contact with cold ocean water.  Black basalt break up through the action of erosion and arrive on the side shore of the island, constant pounding of the ocean crushes the black basalt into fine grains creating the black sand beaches. We like to use this exotic sand as a wonderful exfoliant.

Turbinaria Algae - Turbinaria ornata are widely represented in Polynesia:
they grow on a steady life cycle basis on the upper parts of the reefs. Their thalles are manually harvested in the lagoon, hereby preserving the ecological system, then drawn before being crushed and processed. Rich in trace elements and fatty acids - calcium, magnesium,iodine, iron, zinc. Moisturizing- emollient, smoothing, protective and firming.

Polynesian Lagoon Water arises in the heart of the atolls of French Polynesia,a privileged environment where the coral reefs edge turquoise blue lagoons.  This resource, naturally rich in minerals and trace elements, is continually regenerated by the natural endo-upwelling phenomenon which takes place mainly along the coastlines facing the great oceans.  Endo-upwelling occurs when the deep and rich waters of the ocean rise to the surface by thermal convection. It begins in the basalt substrata at a depth of 3,000 to 5,000 metres; the geothermal flow thus created is transformed in the coral reefs into an outflow of interstitial water very rich in nutrients.  Polynesian Lagoon water is wonderfully unique for the skin, remineralizing, refreshy, stimulating purifying, soothing and calming.