Nature's Beauty Oils: Monoi de Tahiti and Shea Butter

By Lisa Maliga

Nature's Beauty Oils: Monoi de Tahiti and Shea Butter—learn about nature's most versatile beauty oil and butter.

What is Monoi de Tahiti and how will it benefit you? A bottle of this Polynesian beauty product has a variety of uses and will soothe your skin, hair and nails. MONOI DE TAHITI: SPA IN A BOTTLE focuses on this fragrant and natural Tahitian beauty oil. Receive an abundance of information along with never-before-seen recipes. This two-volume ebook also includes NUTS ABOUT SHEA BUTTER. Learn about the uses and varieties of shea butter. Includes several color photos, fascinating facts, effective explanations and many shea butter resources. Both Monoi de Tahiti and shea butter make excellent additions to soap, lotion and other bath and body products.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lisa Maliga
• Release date: Jul 12, 2012
• ISBN: 9781476357249

Lisa Maliga

Lisa Maliga is an American author of contemporary fiction, psychological thrillers and cozy mysteries. Her nonfiction titles consist of how to make bath and body products with an emphasis on melt and pour soap crafting. When researching her latest cozy mystery, she discovered the art of baking French macarons. She continues to bake macarons, always trying new flavor combinations. When not writing, Lisa reads, watches movies, and is a huge fan of "The Walking Dead." Links: http://www.lisamaliga.com https://twitter.com/#!/lisamaliga https://twitter.com/#!/everythingshea http://pinterest.com/lisamaliga https://www.youtube.com/user/LisaMaliga

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Nature's Beauty Oils: Monoi de Tahiti and Shea Butter

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Monoï de Tahiti: Spa in a Bottle

By Lisa Maliga

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Copyright 2011-2012 by Lisa Maliga

Disclaimer:

The information in this book was gathered from various sources. It is in no way meant to prevent, cure, or diagnose any medical condition. All recipes and products suggested should not be used for purposes other than that for which they were intended. All products are for EXTERNAL USE ONLY. The author accepts no liability for the misuse of these products. Please do not rely on products or information as a substitute for medical advice. If you have a medical problem, contact a health care practitioner. Product statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.

Table of Contents:

What Is Monoi de Tahiti?

Tiare Flowers

Coconut

Appellation

Monoi de Tahiti Scents

Monoi de Tahiti Tips

Monoi de Tahiti Uses

Recipes

Where To Buy

About the Author

Monoi de Tahiti oil is like a spa in a bottle. This Tahitian wonder oil is filled with skin-soothing benefits and is highly versatile. Since discovering it more than a decade ago, I have used it in my soaps, whipped shea butter, and right out of the bottle. This fragrant oil is easily absorbed into one's skin. Another unique aspect of Monoi de Tahiti is due to being coconut-based; it can be solid, semi-solid or liquid, depending upon the temperature.

What Is Monoi de Tahiti?

Monoi, which translates as scented oil, comes exclusively from Tahitian coconuts. The genus of Cocos nucifera that grows in the coral soil of this island is combined with the native flower, Gardenia tahitensis. Similar to jasmine, the white petals of this flower also have a distinct sweet floral aroma. So connected to this area, the Tiare flower is the emblem of French Polynesia.

Handpicked Tahitian Tiare flower buds are macerated for at least ten days with coconut oil to create this lovely floral scent. Monoi de Tahiti oil is solid at temperatures of 75 degrees Fahrenheit [24 degrees Celsius] and it will become liquid at higher temperatures -- this doesn't affect the product at all. It can be melted and then allowed to solidify many times. This multipurpose oil has a shelf life of one to two years. Monoi de Tahiti is an excellent skin moisturizer and is recommended for those of you who are looking for a soothing after tan product. Using Monoi de Tahiti as a hair conditioner will condition your hair and leave it smelling like you've been on vacation in Tahiti. In fact, Tahitians have been using Monoi de Tahiti for centuries...and now you can give this luxurious silky oil a try!

It's very important to note that while Monoi de Tahiti is a coconut-based oil, it's NOT greasy or sticky. Those of you who have oily skin may be pleasantly surprised to discover that it can work for their skin. Since this lovely oil contains only natural plant-based ingredients it's fine for vegetarians and vegans to use.

"Parfumerie Tiki was founded in Tahiti in 1942 and created and sold the first commercially available Monoi Tiki perfumed oil. Today their