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Coconut oil, Cocos nucifera oil, is a commercial product that has evolved over the last few decades in its uses and reputation. It is a valuable oil for cooking, health, skincare, soaping and cosmetics manufacturing.
Virgin Coconut Oil is extracted from the milk and fresh meat of the coconut rather than the copra, the dried meat of the nut. There are two methods of extracting unrefined coconut oil from coconuts:
- Dry - this method uses a machine to press coconut oil out of dried coconut flesh, or copra.
- Wet - this technique involves pressing both coconut milk and coconut oil out of fresh coconuts and then separating the two.
Most unrefined coconut oil is extracted using the wet process. You may see some unrefined coconut oils labeled “cold pressed,” which means that no heat was involved during its extraction. Unrefined coconut oil is solid at room temperature and has a strong coconut flavour and scent, which it can impart onto products that include it.
Used cosmetically or topically in general, Coconut Oil can penetrate the skin easily, due to the small size of its molecules Without clogging pores, Coconut Oil offers excellent emollience to dry, itchy skin and hair, remaining suitable for sensitive, inflamed and irritated skin. In providing hydration, it creates a protective barrier on the skin’s surface, locking in moisture to soften, lubricate, and cool skin and hair while preventing future dryness as well as fungus. Used in a topical cream, Coconut Oil soothes and cools irritated areas of skin such as those affected by the discomforts of conditions like Athlete's Foot, Psoriasis, and warts. It effectively soothes sunburns and blisters, removes dead skin, and promotes the growth of newer, healthier skin for a glowing complexion.
Used therapeutically, Coconut Carrier Oil is reputed to be effective for boosting metabolism and promoting the burning of more energy. It is believed to be able to control blood pressure and cholesterol while soothing discomfort caused by liver and kidney problems. It is often used to improve digestion and insulin secretion and to control blood sugar. It can also promote stress relief when used in a relaxing massage.
Coconut Oil is insoluble in water and alchohol, but soluble in other oils. It should be added to the formula as is, in the fat phase of the formulation, and can be used at 1-100%, as it can be used neat in massage oils.
It has a variable consistency due to its low melting point, so can change at various times of the year. Care should be taken when using neat or in high concentrations, as the consistency will change with changing temperature.
CAS: 8001-31-8
INCI Name: Cocos nucifera (Coconut) oil
Use: Can be added to formulas as is, add to the fat phase. Use level 1-100% in skin care products. For external use only.
Country of Origin: India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Raw material source: Coconut nuts
Manufacture: Extracted from the meat of coconuts. Cold processed, refined.
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: Certified GMO free
Vegan: Yes