Description

Coconut oil is a vegetable oil, also known as coconut butter, a fatty substance containing approximately 90% saturated fatty acids extracted by pressing the pulp or meat of coconuts (Cocos nucifera), used in cosmetics (for making soaps and creams). Coconut oil is cold-pressed 1st extraction, then refined. It is a vegetable oil, also known as coconut butter, a fatty substance containing approximately 90% saturated fatty acids extracted by pressing the pulp or meat of coconuts (Cocos nucifera), used in cosmetics (for making soaps and creams) and can also be found in the cuisine of some Asian countries. It is primarily used as a moisturizer (in soap form) and acts on the skin as a protective layer helping to retain moisture. It is a soft and silky oil highly recommended for irritated and inflamed skin and is also recommended for people with sensitive skin. It is an excellent leave-in conditioner for hair when applied in small amounts to the ends on clean hair, never on the scalp, as it produces its own oils. It is a lather generator and for this reason is used in soap making.