UNFRACTINATED COCONUT OIL | |
What is it? | The oil pressed from the meat of coconuts |
Botanical Name | Cocos nucifera |
Origin | Philippines |
Method of Extraction | Cold Pressed |
Aromatic Description | Depends on how its processed. from experience goes form no scent to smelling like pina coladas. |
Viscosity | Solid/Creamy at Room Temperatures of 76°F (24°C) and Below |
Absorption Speed/FEEL | Average absorption, Slightly Oily Feeling |
Color | White |
Texture | Coconut oil is a solid soft white oil that liquefies on contact with skin. |
Major Constituents | Lauric Acid, Capric Acid, Caprylic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Polyphenols, and Medium-Chain Triglyceride |
Medical Properties | · Emollient · Protectively hydrating · Cooling · Soothing regulating · Balancing · Anti-fungal · Detoxicant · Antibacterial |
Uses | · Fight inflammation · Maintain bone structure · Cleanse and moisturize skin and hair · Remove dead skin cells and promote growth of newer, healthier skin · Facilitate healing of wounds · Soothe infection while promoting faster healing · Control and relieve skin discomfort caused by eczema, psoriasis and other skin problems · Strengthen hair · Boost immunity · Reduce the appearance of stretch marks |
Refined/Unrefined | Have used both but prefer unfractionated because it still holds its therapeutic properties. Fractionated coconut oil benefits are destroyed during the solidification process. |
Strengths | Delicious scent, ability to flip-flop between liquid and solid. |
Weaknesses | None in my opinion |
Alternatives | Coconut oil is really unique. I can’t suggest an equal alternative |
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