Introduction about Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is made by saponifying, acidifying, washing and dehydrating coconuts. Coconut oil is a vegetable oil, but the saturated fatty acid content is as high as 80% to 90%, which is much higher than other common vegetable oils.
The main saturated fatty acid in coconut oil is lauric acid, accounting for 47% to 54%. In addition, it also includes 18% myristic acid, 10% palmitic acid, 2% stearic acid, etc.
Coconut Oil in Aromatherapy
Coconut oil - a good friend of essential oils
Coconut oil is the most important medium for using essential oils - base oil. It is not a kind of essential oil, but it plays a very important role - dilution!
Essential oils are not soluble in water, but they can be well dissolved in vegetable oils. Soybean oil, peanut oil, tea seed oil, olive oil, etc. used in cooking are all vegetable oils.
We choose coconut oil for vegetable oil used in aromatherapy!
We use a special process - "three-way distillation extraction" when extracting coconut oil, which removes fatty acids that are prone to produce oily odor, so it can be preserved for a long time, and the molecules are smaller and can be absorbed by the skin instantly. It has a pure texture, is not greasy, and has a good moisturizing effect. Not only can it give the skin a protective film, but it can also help the essential oils to be evenly distributed without clogging pores. It can nourish dry or poorly conditioned skin, making the skin feel silky smooth and non-greasy, unlike other plant base oils. Fractionated coconut oil is completely soluble in all essential oils, colorless, odorless, and will not stain.
Why dilute?
- Reduce skin irritation, expand the area of action, and more complete absorption! Secondly, it can moisturize the skin more, isolate unnecessary substances, such as water, dust and bacteria, help essential oils pass through the stratum corneum without resistance, so that the elderly, children and sensitive skin can also use it, save essential oils and save money⚠️ (this is very important😄)
❤️Our coconut oil—can be completely integrated with essential oils, colorless, odorless, will not deteriorate, and will not interfere with the properties of the essential oils themselves!
Benefits of Coconut Oil
In addition to being used for dilution, coconut oil also has unique effects:
The main ingredient, lauric acid, is converted into antibacterial and antiviral substances in the human body, which can inhibit Helicobacter pylori and influenza viruses that cause gastric ulcers;
- Moisturizes the skin
- Strong adsorption capacity helps the skin detoxify
- Increases basal metabolic rate
- Eliminates redness and swelling of the skin
- Improves neurodermatitis.
⚠️Essential oils are not plant oils, and the chemical composition is different!
Vegetable oil
● No volatility
● No smell
● Oil stains
Pure essential oil
💧 Volatile
💧 Smell
💧 No oil stains
Daily use of coconut oil:
◉ Coconut oil mouthwash
🌟 Clean teeth, improve oral inflammation, dissolve interdental toxins and tartar: Take 2 to 3 teaspoons (1 teaspoon = 5 ml) of coconut oil and hold it in your mouth
🌟 Coconut oil makeup remover
Apply an appropriate amount of coconut oil to the area where makeup needs to be removed, emulsify it in circles, then wipe it off with a semi-wet cotton pad, and then clean it thoroughly with a facial cleanser.
🌟 Can be used with any essential oil for massage or DIY some cosmetics
