Gardenia Tahitensis
This flower with its wonderful aroma is macerated in coconut oil to produce the famous Monoï de Tahiti. It is a flower that grows on a shrub widespread in the islands of French Polynesia and has a strong fragrance - similar to jasmine. The small tiare is a delicate white and very fragrant gardenia, the symbol of French Polynesia. The importance of this flower is very high, as it is used in many traditional natural medicines, as well as in perfumes and to make the typical leis (necklaces or wreaths of flowers) or put behind the ear as "jewelry".
Can be found in the following products: Monoï de Tahiti, face cream and body lotion Anakena.
