Anakena Monoï de Tahiti oil is produced in Tahiti, according to the strict rules of the "Appellation d'Origine" that represents a guarantee of the quality of the ingredients, their origin and the manufacturing process.
April 2022 is a month of celebration for the whole of French Polynesia, because in this month the "Association Monoi de Tahiti" celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Monoï oil being the first cosmetic product to be awarded the "Appellation d'Origine" seal.
Obtaining this seal was a great success for all those involved in the production of this wonderful oil, from the cultivation of the tiare flower to the extraction of the coprah oil (from dried coconut meat) and the maceration process to the final packaging.
Monoï oil is a real source of pride for French Polynesia and one of its main economic pillars, along with Tahitian black pearls, vanilla and numerous tourist attractions.
The particular climatic conditions of Polynesia allow only there the cultivation of the tiare (gardenia tahitensis), one of the main ingredients of Monoï oil, currently distributed in more than 100 countries around the world. Anakena is proud to be one of its distributors in Europe and in Chile to be
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the mark of origin, several activities are taking place in Tahiti, including "La Route du Monoï®", an invitation to learn more about the natural ingredients of Monoï oil, its preparation and its many uses.