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Not only is this oil great for the whole body, but it is also a fantastic deep hair conditioner and a daily cuticle treatment. I love using it from head to toe, and have to say that I really love using it as a hand and cuticle treatment. It sinks in quickly and makes the skin feel and smell so great that I find myself reaching for it all of the time. It is also very concentrated-- so a little goes a long long way.
According to Elemis,
This truly exotic body oil is quickly absorbed to provide superior moisturization for dry, parched or mature skin. Monoi Oil is traditionally produced in harmony with nature on the beautiful coral shores of the Polynesian Islands by soaking Frangipani flowers in Coconut Oil.
The product solidifies at cooler temperatures. Place the bottle in a bowl of warm water to return it to a silky liquid. After bathing, apply oil to damp skin, massaging over the entire body. Concentrate on hands and feet for an intensive moisturizing manicure or pedicure. For a weekly treat, massage a small amount into hair. Cover with a warm towel and relax for 15 minutes, shampoo and rinse.
Special Care & Awareness: CANNOT be used during pregnancy.
Features:
- Provides superior moisturization
- Free radical protection for dry skin
- Leaves the skin feeling satin smooth
- Can be used on the hair, nails and feet as a conditioning treatment
- Absorbs deeply into the skin
- Scented with the exotic aroma of Frangipani Flower of the Gods
Overall assessment: Elemis Spa at Home Frangipani Monoi Body Oil is such a beautiful and effective product, and it smells and feels so heavenly on the skin. A+
£32.00 and $53.00 for 100 ml/3.3 oz. Available from Elemis UK, Elemis US, Nordstrom, Dermstore and Ulta (Affiliate Links).
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Hi, I love reading your blog, but has the print size changed or am I suddenly just old?! I feel like it's harder to read than it used to be. Is it just me?
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DeleteThat's super strange!! I am using the same size and font that I have been using for a while. I think if I bump it up to the next font size it will be too big. I tried a small adjustment on the font itself-- does it look better now? If you are on a MAC you can adjust the size of the whole screen pretty easily to make the fonts appear bigger. :-)
have been using this stuff for years and love it. check out the coordinating shower cream -- it's yummy too.
ReplyDeleteI wish that I had discovered this years ago, Cheryl! It smells and feels absolutely DIVINE! Happy 4th of July! :-)
DeleteYour review begs the question: What is in it that makes it inappropriate for use during pregnancy. That's a little red flag for me. And I love Elemis products.
ReplyDeleteThis point certainly wasn't lost on me either, Cindy! I suspect that it is based upon the allergies and immunotoxicity associated with the chemicals associated with the fragrance. I ran the Amyl Cinnamal through the EWG Skin Deep Database and it received a 7, and it is a synthetically produced scent ingredient that has been associated with allergies and contact dermatitis. I didn't check each of the ingredients out, but I suspect that the high score is because of this reason. These don't seem to be particularly unusual ingredients for body products, but it's interesting that Elemis published the warning. My guess is that the EU may have other laws governing their disclosures, and Elemis is an English company.
DeleteElemis site says it’s the essential oils and aroma.
DeleteThat makes sense!
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