All about monoi massage

For over 2,000 years, Tahitian women have been making monoï for a variety of uses. Monoi massage remains a privileged moment, beneficial for the skin. Here's how to use it before discovering the ancestral methods of the Polynesians.

Monoi oil: an asset for your massages

Monoi oil is renowned for its moisturizing and soothing properties. It is recommended in winter to prevent skin tightness and in summer, after exposure to the sun, to soothe the effects of the sun.

Polynesians use monoi as a massage oil. It is pleasant to the touch, moisturizes the skin and delicately perfumes it. Natural and non-allergenic, it is suitable for all skin types and ages. Tahitian women massage their newborns with monoï to help them relax and fall into the arms of Morpheus. It's a special moment that little ones love!

A lover's companion, the intoxicating scent of monoï also makes it a charming asset. In fact, it's no coincidence that monoi is used in Polynesian love massages. It's a symbol of seduction and sensuality, and no one shies away from it!

in fact, legend has it that women used to wear tiaré necklaces all day long. In the evening, they would make monoi oil from the same flowers, combining their natural fragrances. It was with this same monoi that they gave massages to their men, to prevent them from being tempted to succumb to the charms of other women.

How to use monoi oil for massages?

It's best to use it in its liquid form. In other words, if the temperature is below 25°C, monoï will congeal. It will need to be liquefied. Applying a room-temperature oil to the body is much more pleasant than a cold (or boiling) oil!

It's more convenient to pour a little monoï into a small container than to handle the bottle. This would make it slippery and could cause it to fall out. The amount to be poured obviously depends on the area to be massaged. Count between 20 and 25 ml for the whole body, 5 to 10 ml for massaging just the back and 5 to 10 ml for legs alone.

Dip your fingertips into the container and rub the inside of your hands to coat them. Then proceed with the massage. As well as loosening, it will deeply moisturize the skin. An interesting double effect!

What are the specifics of a Polynesian massage?

Taurumi (Polynesian massage) is an art in its own right. It is an ancestral, medicinal and philosophical practice. Its aim is to care for and love others. Bad body odor attracts the evil eye, which is why monoi is indispensable in ancestral massages. It helps ward off evil spirits.

A Tahitian massage lasts around twenty minutes and is performed with the hands, forearms and elbows. It is dispensed from the head to the feet, to follow the fluidity of the spirit in the body. Massage the base of the head, then move down to the back. Hands, elbows and forearms are used. The same applies to the legs and feet, which are massaged using only the elbow and forearm.