Monoi oil

Monoi oil (CAS 683748-01-8), also known as Oils, Gardenia tahitensis, is a traditional Polynesian cosmetic oil produced by macerating Tiare flowers in refined coconut oil.

Where is Monoi oil used?

• Personal care: skin and hair conditioning agent with moisturization and emollient properties
• Hair care: shampoos, conditioners and leave-in treatments that reduce moisture loss and improve manageability
• Skin care: body oils, lotions and after-sun preparations for hydration and skin softness
• Sun care and tanning products: base or co-ingredient
• In specialty nutrition it has limited food-grade use.

Good to know: Solidifies below approximately 24°C due to its coconut oil base. The Appellation d'Origine (AO) certified material from French Polynesia is the premium specification recognized by buyers.

Commercial specifications

• Bulk supply in drums or intermediate bulk containers