chappy6107 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I saw this in a lip balm recipe on here and have never seen this stuff. where do you buy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 It is an exotic perfumed oil, Polynesian based, good for skin and hair. It's said that it penetrates the skin easily, is hydrating and helps prevent trans-epidermal water loss from the skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy6107 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 is it available at local / national chains or do I have to order it online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I have bought it on diffrent forums in co-opsBut it has been 2 or 3 years ago. .I also think of its getting hard to find good quality..But if you do..it smells absolutely wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) is it available at local / national chains or do I have to order it online?Boy I'd go to a reputable supplier of B&B stuff than search for a national chain. You want purity and this has always been an expensive oil or on the more expensive side, that's why I say find you a reputable supplier. Edited February 1, 2015 by Scented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerywren Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 It is a naturally perfumed gardenia coconut oil. It is pricey and I'd only buy it from a reputable seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 It's coconut oil that's had gardenia's macerated in it so the gardenia scent transfers to the oil. The stuff is divine. I have some I bought a while back but I don't remember where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy6107 Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 I dont want to buy from an un reputable supplier, just didnt know if there was a local to Dallas shop that sold it or if it was something that had to be ordered online. I just hate paying shipping prices that end up being at least half of the products price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aline Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) I hate to burst the bubble but if you dig a bit deeper you will discover that the delightful scent is actually from added fragrance oil (despite the claims of many sellers). I have purchased truly natural Monoi and it hardly smells at all (something confirmed by people who have sampled it in Tahiti). It is a very clever marketing ploy because is it simply scented coconut oil (that may or may not have macerated Tiare flowers in it - either way, not enough to have any effect). And yes, I was fooled and purchased a gallon of "Organic Monoi" for over $100..... Edited April 8, 2015 by Aline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) From Nature with Love carries the real deal. Here is a link that will also give you an explanation of what it is and how its made and its origin. Only buy Monoi de Tahiti from a refutable company that can certify it: https://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/soap/product.asp?product_id=OILMONOIUNSFR143 I use it in a specialty soap. Since its made with coconut oil I split my coconut oil with monoi for my total % I use in my soap. So if I am using 25% CO I may split that say 15% CO and 10% monoi. For me its just too pricy to use at full %. Also, it has the same properties as CO so it doesn't make any sense to me to use it in place of CO except as a marketing source for my 'polynesian' themed specialty soap. Edited April 8, 2015 by Candybee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aline Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Yes, FNWL is one of the few suppliers that sell unscented Monoi. And as you can see from the reviews, it hardly smells at all. I got a sample from one of the authenitic suppliers in Tahiti and sure enough, the scent was neglible. The whole thing is really just a marketing ploy to sell coconut oil for big bucks! From Nature with Love carries the real deal. Here is a link that will also give you an explanation of what it is and how its made and its origin. Only buy Monoi de Tahiti from a refutable company that can certify it: https://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/soap/product.asp?product_id=OILMONOIUNSFR143 I use it in a specialty soap. Since its made with coconut oil I split my coconut oil with monoi for my total % I use in my soap. So if I am using 25% CO I may split that say 15% CO and 10% monoi. For me its just too pricy to use at full %. Also, it has the same properties as CO so it doesn't make any sense to me to use it in place of CO except as a marketing source for my 'polynesian' themed specialty soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesusismygrace Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Ingredients to die for has a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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