Coconut Oil
| Common name | Coconut Oil | ||||||||||
| Botanical name | Cocos nucifera | ||||||||||
| Description | Clear oil, melting point is 25-29 deg C so it is generally solid when it will appear white, off white or a light beige colour. | ||||||||||
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| Plant parts used | Kernel | ||||||||||
| Extraction method | Solvent Extracted | ||||||||||
| Region of origin | Sri Lanka |
DESCRIPTION
Coconut oil has a multitude of uses in skin care and cosmetics. Rich in short and medium-chain fatty acids, Coconut oil is popular in beauty products due to its excellent healing properties.
It's naturally antibacterial and antifungal, coconut oil for skin is an excellent moisturizer, it can penetrate hair better than other oils, and, well, it smells like cookies!
SUGGESTED BENEFITS
Skin: Moisturising
