Beauty Spotlight On: Monoi

Want skin so soft it feels like butter? You'd best check out the amazing properties of monoi. Used for centuries in Polynesia, this pure coconut oil is so highly refined that it can act as a natural replacement for your body's skin and hair oils. Monoi oil, which comes from the soaking of Tahitian Gardenia flowers (Tiare) with pure coconut oil, can even be found in the Polynesians' religious ceremonies and holistic medicine practices. Check out the products we're raving about.

True Blue Spa Tahiti, Sweetie Body Lotion with Monoi Oil
We love everything about the cool, crisp blue tube, from the palm tree print to the skin-softening lotion within.
$15 at bathandbodyworks.com




Monoi Miracle Oil
From a bubble bath supplement to a pre-shampoo treatment, this miracle-worker -- which contains Brazilian babassu oil -- is totally indulgent.
$20 at thebodyshop.com



Elemis Exotic Frangipani Monoi Moisture Melt
Treat yourself to an at-home pedicure and be sure to soak your feet with this -- they'll come out supple and smooth as a baby's little behind!
$48 at timetospa.com






Fruits & Passion Monoi Nourishing Shower Cream
The heady scent of coconut tiare wafts out of the bottle, completely enveloping you and whisking you away to a magical, tropical island with the simplest squeeze.
$14 at amazon.com





NARS Monoi Body Glow II
A dual moisturizer and massage lotion, the lightweight, sheer oil absorbs almost immediately and leaves skin looking and feeling dewy and positively glowing.
$59 at beauty.com



Zia Natural Skincare Ultimate Eye Creme
Because it's never too early to start protecting your skin from fine lines and wrinkles. And the tons of antioxidants, vitamins and extracts are good for the earth, too.
$35.99 at drugstore.com



LAVANILA Vanilla Coconut Eau de Parfum Spray
Truly decadent, this fragrance combines monoi and Madagascar vanilla bean with goji berry and kakadu plum to create an absolutely intoxicating scent.
$56 at sephora.com



Monoi de Tahiti Monoi & Cream Soap Bar
The package of four bars looks so deliciously creamy, and they each lather up really wonderfully.
$3.50 at creativebodyessentials.com


Monoi Bath Crystals
The main ingredient of monoi is infused with softening almond oil, moisturizing Vitamin E and the sweet scent of apricot to create such a uniquely fun bathtime experience.
$7.99 at kiwiessence.com



Jardin des Iles Alcohol-Free Body Mist
Spritz yourself and be surrounded by the intoxicating scent of Polynesian monoi ... if you close your eyes, maybe you'll actually be transported to a sun-soaked island!
$12 at yvesrocherusa.com