Coconut Oil Solid

Coconut Oil Solid Refined: Cocos Nucifera.

Refuned coconut oil, particularly in its solid form at 76°F (24°C), is a versatile and popular ingredient in bath and body care. This form of coconut oil is solid at room temperature, giving it a rich, luxurious texture that melts upon contact with the skin, providing numerous benefits.

Moisturising:
Coconut oil is rich in fatty acids, such as lauric acid, which help to lock in moisture and prevent dryness. It forms a protective barrier on the skin, making it an excellent choice for combating rough patches, dry skin, or eczema.

Antioxidant Properties:
It is packed with antioxidants like Vitamin E, which help to nourish and protect the skin from environmental factors.

Gentle on Skin:
Coconut oil is naturally gentle and non-irritating, making it suitable for even sensitive skin types. It can help soothe irritated skin, reduce redness, and calm inflammation.

Antibacterial and Antifungal:
Due to its antimicrobial properties, coconut oil can aid in preventing acne, rashes, or other skin infections. It can help cleanse the skin and promote a healthy skin microbiome.

Rich Texture:
The solid coconut oil offers a thicker, more luxurious consistency, which is ideal for massages, body butters, and other products where a rich, emollient texture is desired.

Uses include:

Moisturising Body Butter:
Coconut oil is an excellent base for DIY body butters.

Lip Balms and Scrubs:
Coconut oil is a great addition to lip balms or scrubs.

Massage Oil:
Due to its smooth, melt-in-your-skin texture, solid coconut oil can be used as a luxurious massage oil.

Hand and Foot Cream:
Coconut oil is perfect for treating rough hands and feet. Its emollient properties will deeply hydrate and soften, giving hands and feet a pampered feel.

Shaving Cream:
You can also use solid coconut oil as a natural alternative to shaving cream. It helps to moisturise while creating a smooth surface for shaving, reducing irritation and dryness.

Hair Treatment:
Coconut oil  can also be used as a hair mask for deep hydration and a healthy shine.

Storage Tips:

Since the coconut oil solidifies at room temperature (76°F or below), it’s important to store it in a cool, dry place, even the fridge. In warmer climates, you might notice the oil liquefy, but it will still retain its moisturising properties.

Can use up to:15% in lotions and creams, 40% in balms.

Coconut oil gives cold process soap it’s fluffy lather. In it’s natural form it is very good for the skin, but when added to soaps can
sometimes be drying. Moisturising oils should be combined with coconut oil to prevent this.

Coconut oil can be used in cold process soap up to a level of 30%

Coconut oil in soap makes a hard, fluffy lathering bar of soap, which is not particularly conditioning. It does quicken trace too.

Content:
Lauric 48%
Myristic 19%
Palmic 9%
Oleic 8%
Stearic 3%
Linoleic 2%

This oil is zero rated for VAT