Coconut Oil

Description: Coconut Oil is a cold-pressed plant oil (INCI: Cocos Nucifera Oil) pressed from the meat of mature coconuts. It is solid below about 24°C and melts to a clear oil on warm days, with a soft, natural coconut scent. It is naturally high in lauric acid, which gives balms and butters a smooth, firm texture and gives soap a hard bar with a fluffy, bubbly lather. It is one of the most used oils in body butters, balms, soap, hair masks and DIY skincare. Available in 100g, 200g and 500g, with 1kg to 20kg on our Coconut Oil Wholesale page. Packaging varies by season: bottles in warm months, packets in cool months.

Why It’s Special:

• Rich, Cushioning Feel: High in lauric acid and melts at body temperature, so it blends easily into balms and whipped butters that leave skin feeling soft.
• Soap Making Favourite: Gives a hard bar with a fluffy, bubbly lather.
• Hair Care Classic: A traditional choice for pre-wash hair masks and leave-in conditioning for the ends.

How to Enjoy Coconut Oil: On the body, warm a small amount between your palms and smooth over damp skin after showering. For hair, apply to the lengths and ends, leave for 30 minutes or overnight, then shampoo out. Can I use coconut oil on my face? Some people do, but it is rich and can feel heavy on oily or breakout-prone skin. It is usually given a comedogenic rating of around 4 out of 5, so it is more likely than lighter oils to clog pores. It suits dry skin, the body, and use as a cleansing oil that you remove straight away: warm a pea-sized amount between your fingers, massage over dry skin to lift makeup and sunscreen, then wipe off with a warm, damp cloth. For a leave-on face oil, Jojoba Oil or MCT Oil usually suits better. Suitable for most skin types; patch test first.

Creative Inspirations:

• Body Butters and Balms: Melt with beeswax and butters, pour into tins and let set for a balm that melts on contact.
• Cold Process Soap: Use at 15 to 30% of the oils for a hard, bubbly bar.
• Pre-Wash Hair Masks: Use on its own or blended with other oils on the lengths and ends before shampooing.

Key Insights:

• Ingredients: Coconut Oil
• INCI Name: Cocos Nucifera Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed from the meat of mature coconuts.
• Optimal Use: Body butters and balms 10 to 40%, lip balms 10 to 30%, hair masks up to 100%, cold process soap 15 to 30% of the oils, creams and lotions 2 to 10% of the formula.
• Texture: White solid when cool and a clear liquid when warm, with a melting point of about 24°C.
• Fragrance: Mild, natural coconut.
• Shelf Life: At least 12 months when stored as directed.

Additional Information:

• Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place. It is fine for it to melt and set again.
• Packaging: To avoid leaks, we ship coconut oil in bottles in the warmer months and in packets in the cooler months.
• Documentation: COA and SDS available on request.
• Ethical Commitment: Cruelty-free. Not tested on animals.

Making It Work: Why is my coconut oil solid? Coconut oil turns solid below about 24°C and liquid above it. Both are normal and do not affect quality. Stand the container in warm water to melt it. In soap, coconut oil above about 30% of the oils can feel drying, so most recipes pair it with Olive Oil or shea butter. What is the difference between coconut oil and MCT oil? Coconut oil is the whole oil and is solid when cool. MCT oil is a refined fraction of coconut oil that stays liquid, is odourless and feels much lighter. Need larger quantities? 1kg to 20kg sizes are on our wholesale page.

Responsibility Reminder: Coconut oil is a cosmetic raw material for skin, hair and DIY products. Suitable for most skin types; patch test first. For personalised advice, consult a skincare or hair care professional.

Disclaimer: This is a natural product; variations in colour and consistency may occur. For external, cosmetic use only. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult a healthcare professional for advice on specific skin or hair concerns.