KEY HIGHLIGHTS AND BENEFITS
- Refined & Neutral: Refined, Bleached, and Deodorized (RBD) Coconut Oil has a neutral aroma and light colour, making it an excellent choice for cosmetic formulations where minimal scent and colour are preferred.
- Softens & Conditions Skin: Rich in naturally occurring fatty acids, this versatile oil helps moisturize dry skin, improve softness, and maintain a smooth, supple appearance.
- Smooth Application: Melts upon contact with warm skin, providing easy application and a conditioning finish. Ideal for body butters, balms, lotions, and massage products.
- Improves Soap Hardness & Lather: A popular ingredient in cold-process soap making, Coconut Oil contributes to firm, long-lasting bars while producing a rich, bubbly cleansing lather.
- Nourishing Haircare Ingredient: Helps condition hair, enhance natural shine, and improve manageability. Suitable for hair masks, conditioners, and nourishing hair treatments.
DIRECTIONS AND USAGE
- Massage Oils & Body Treatments: Apply directly to skin or incorporate at approximately 50–100% into massage oil blends. Warm gently to liquefy before use.
- Lip Balms & Lip Care: Incorporate into lip balms and conditioning treatments to help soften and moisturize dry lips. Use as a primary oil ingredient, adjusting the concentration to achieve the desired firmness and texture.
- Colour Cosmetics: Use at approximately 5–20% in lip products, cream blushes, and other oil-based cosmetic formulations to improve spreadability and provide a smooth, conditioning finish.
- Natural Skin Glow: Apply a small amount to cheekbones or other areas of the face for a subtle, dewy appearance. Avoid direct contact with eyes.
- Creams & Lotions: Incorporate at approximately 5–20% into moisturizing creams, body lotions, and skin-conditioning products to enhance softness and emollience.
- Cold-Process Soap Making: Use at approximately 15–30% of the total oil blend to contribute to harder soap bars and a rich, bubbly lather. Adjust the formulation for the desired cleansing properties and verify lye requirements using a soap calculator.
- Hair & Scalp Conditioning: Apply a small amount to hair ends or blend with complementary carrier oils, such as Argan or Jojoba Oil, for nourishing hair treatments. Leave on as desired, then shampoo thoroughly.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- Botanical Name: Cocos nucifera
- INCI Name: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
- Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
- Processing Type: Refined, Bleached & Deodorized (RBD)
- Melting Point: Approximately 76°F (24°C)
- Plant Part Used: Coconut Kernel
- Colour & Appearance: Clear when liquid and white when solid. Typically solid below 24°C (76°F).
- Absorption Rate: Provides a rich, conditioning finish with a protective emollient layer on the skin.
- Aromatic Profile: Nearly odourless with a very faint coconut scent.
- Formulation Compatibility: Suitable for oil-based products, emulsions, and cold-process soap formulations.
- Recommended Applications: Ideal for soaps, lotions, body butters, lip balms, massage oils, and haircare products.
- Shelf Life: Up to 24 months when stored properly. Refer to the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the specific lot's best-before date.
- Storage: Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and heat. Refrigeration after opening is recommended. Gently warm to liquefy when necessary.