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Monoï, or "sacred oil", is a pure, natural product from Polynesia. It's a real beauty product, and if you use it in the right way, you'll be doing yourself a world of good. Here's how to apply and use monoï. How to apply monoi to the body? Monoï is a rich oil that protects the skin from various aggressions (cold, sun, wind, salt, sand, etc.). Non-allergenic, it is suitable for the skin of...

Originating from Polynesian culture, monoï is a natural and very healthy product. But there may be a few harmful substances lurking in it for the unwary eye... Explanations. What are the different substances contained in monoï? Monoï is a 100% vegetable and 100% natural oil. It is supposed to contain only copra oil (or coconut oil, if you're lucky), listed under the name Cocos Nucifera, and...

Who hasn't heard of monoï? That fragrant oil that smells like summer vacations... If you love it for its intoxicating scent, wait until you discover its benefits! You won't be able to do without it! One oil, countless benefits No, monoï is not a suntan oil... That's one of the few virtues automatically attributed to this precious oil, when in fact it's nothing of the sort! Yet monoï has...

Did you know that monoï means "fragrant oil" in Polynesian? It's a pure Tahitian product, requiring precise, ancestral know-how to obtain an ideally scented oil. Here are the secrets of monoï production. Traditional manufacturing, with respect for the elders Monoi oil has been around for at least 2,000 years. Even back then, women were busy making this precious oil for massaging...

Monoï is ideal for preparing the epidermis for the sun and leaving skin soft and fragrant. Find out how best to use it in this article. How to use monoï on the body First of all, it's important to remember that monoï is not a tanning oil. In fact, it contains no UVA or UVB filters. On the other hand, it is an excellent pre-sun and post-sun preparer and repairer You'll learn that monoi can...

A beauty routine for your hair is important. Thanks to monoi, you'll achieve surprising results in no time, whatever your hair type. Here's how. Why apply monoï to my hair? Monoï is reputed to be highly protective and moisturizing for damaged or dull hair. This is partly due to the coconut oil it contains. Indeed, the beneficial virtues of this substance are well established. If you've...

Monoi contains oil, and like most oils, it congeals when temperatures drop. Don't panic, there are always solutions! Here are a few tips on how to defreeze monoï without altering its properties. Why does monoi set? Monoï is obtained from the maceration of coconut oil and tiare flowers. In other words, it's essentially oil. Have you ever seen coconut oil in winter? It congeals! In fact,...

The endemic flower of French Polynesia grows all year round. Here we reveal all the secrets of how to harvest it, both for necklaces and for making monoi. How is the Tiare flower harvested? There's only one true way to harvest tiare flowers. It's the ancestral hand-picking method. Indeed, no one is better placed than a trained eye to pick the buds needed to make monoi. Today, the flowers...

The tiare flower (gardenia tahitensis) has a unique fragrance that is instantly recognizable. Somewhere between ylang-ylang and vanilla, its fragrance is a call to travel to turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. The characteristics of Tiare flower It's worth learning  all about the Tiare flower to find out more about Polynesian culture and the various traditions surrounding this unique...

The Tiaré flower is indigenous to Micronesia. It has become the national emblem of French Polynesia. As part of its heritage, many rites and customs are linked to this ancestral flower. It has also made a name for itself around the world thanks to its inimitable fragrance. But it is above all through monoi that it has become more popular. Here's a closer look at tiare flower and its unsuspected...