Coconut Oil Extra Virgin - Organic, Thailand

• Botanical Name:  Cocos nucifera
• Origin:                  Thailand
• Method of Extraction: Cold press & Centrifugal Separation
• Parts used:           Coconut meat 
• Color:          Clear, Colorless above 26 ͦC
• Absorption:          Slow
• Aromatic Description: Characteristic Coconut Aroma
• Aroma Strength:  Medium
• Skin type:             All Skin Types
• Fatty acids (appx.):
• Lauric acid              48%
• Myristic acid            16%
• Palmitic acid            9%
• Capric acid              8%
• Caprylic acid            7%
• Oleic acid                6%
• Caproic acid            3%
• Stearic acid             1%

•        Coconut oil has great anti-microbial properties. Medium chained triglycerides (MCTs) are considered to be great in treating various kinds of infections be it bacterial, viral or fungal. Coconut oil key constituents lauric acid and capric acid – both are known to show anti-microbial effect when broken down. So when coconut oil is applied on skin it helps skin get rid of harmful bacteria and fungus which breed on it. Thus saving body from infectious diseases.
•         Coconut oil is very mild sunscreen. It is estimated to be approximately SPF 4 and the small amounts worn on the skin do not harm delicate ecosystems such as underwater reefs.
•         Coconut oil for massage might be more recent for the western world but it has been used in tropical regions for perhaps thousands of years. This no surprise because these people understood benefits of the miracle fruit a long ago and thus have included it in their life in various ways. Benefits which began as folklore are being scientifically proven now. 
•           Coconut oil makes a wonderful massage oil because it is absorbed easily and oil leaves no stains on fabric. Coconut oil can soothes and relaxes tight muscles in your body.
• Produced by centrifuge extraction controlled at all stages to remain between 30-35 ͦC

No Solvents
No Bleaching
No Additives
No Artificial ingredients
No Preservatives
shelf life minimum 2 years
(Shelf life may exceed two years if unopened because of packing in low humidity environment)

Caution: Generally Regarded as Safe (GRAS) however, Aroma & More always recommends testing on a small area of skin to check for reaction before using on larger areas.