Gardenia taitensis flower extract

Gardenia taitensis flower extract

AKA “Tiare Flower, Monoi”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Gardenia taitensis flower extract

AKA: Tiare Flower, Monoi

Extract · Skin Conditioning

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Not Clean

Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Tiare flower, Gardenia tahitensis, Rubiaceae

Family

Rubiaceae (Coffee family)

Plant Part

Flower

Lifeform

Shrub or tree

Climate

Wet tropical

Form

Liquid

See origin →

Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Used in traditional Polynesian and Pacific Island skincare and perfumery practices for its fragrant properties and potential skin-soothing benefits. The flower has been traditionally used in lei-making and ceremonial preparations.

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dullness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

EWG

—

CIR

Insufficient

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

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Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract

European Commission

EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)

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Environmental Working Group (EWG)

EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · CIR