Cocos Nucifera
Coconut oil is one of the most versatile and nutritious natural ingredients in cosmetics. It comes from the fertile coconut plantations of French Polynesia, where ideal conditions and sustainable cultivation guarantee exceptional quality. This natural oil is obtained from the pulp of the Cocos nucifera tree and is the most versatile and nutritious natural cosmetic ingredient. base of our Monoï de Tahiti line.
Rich in vitamin E and lauric acid, intensely moisturizes and nourishes the skin, reinforces its natural protective function and makes it more supple, helping to prevent the appearance of stretch marks. In addition, it effectively protects against moisture loss and is easily absorbed, leaving the skin velvety soft.
To elaborate our Monoï de Tahiti line, the delicate Tiaré flowers (Gardenia Tahitensis) are macerated for several days in this coconut oil. Through this process, the flowers transfer their valuable active ingredients and their characteristic aroma to the oil, giving rise to the unmistakable Monoï de Tahiti with its sensual and exotic fragrance.
Like all natural coconut oils, Monoï de Tahiti Tiare solidifies and turns white at temperatures below approximately 24°C (75°F). It melts rapidly when it comes into contact with heat - by the heat of the hands, near a heat source, by immersing it in warm water or by taking it into the shower. This behavior is a typical characteristic of this natural product and does not affect its cosmetic properties in any way.
Found in the following products: Monoï de Tahiti Tiare, Monoï de Tahiti with Ra'ā Pura-Pura Shimmer and Body Butter.