Coconut Oil Refined Certified Organic

COCONUT OIL REFINED - CERTIFIED ORGANIC*

Extracted from raw coconuts, Coconut oil is a highly saturated oil, rich in medium-chain fatty acids such as Lauric acid, Myristic acid, Caprylic acid and Palmitic acid, among many more. These properties are beneficial for our skins defensive barrier function, and help to keep skin strong, hydrated and youthful.

AWO's Organic Refined Coconut Oil has been cold pressed, followed by a gentle refining process to remove impurities and reduce the scent & colour - In comparison to our Virgin Organic Coconut Oil it is much lighter in scent and only has a very mild coconut aroma. However, the two oils are rather similar when it comes to the benefits:

• When applied on the skin, Refined Coconut Oil is an excellent natural skin moisturiser and softener. It is highly valued when it comes to skincare as it penetrates and absorbs into the skin easily. For this reason, it can be particularly useful for soothing various skin conditions such as psoriasis, blisters and sunburn, as well as dry and cracked skin.
• It's also a prominent ingredient in personal care products such as shaving creams, skin exfoliants, and soaps; in fact, it is commonly used in cold process soaps as it lathers well.
• Coconut Oils antimicrobial properties can help to protect against and help repair skin infections such as athlete's foot, cellulitis and folliculitis.
• These antimicrobial properties, along with the anti-inflammatory & antibacterial properties have also seen huge benefits when it comes to treating and improving the appearance of acne.
• Using Coconut Oil on skin has also been seen to help boost collagen production, improving skin elasticity which is key for reducing and preventing fine lines & wrinkles.
• Coconut Oil is also highly valued in haircare as it has been seen to boost volume, shine and growth, while eliminating dandruff.

Coconut Oil Key Benefits:

Among many, some of the most notable Coconut Oil Benefits are;

• 100% Pure & Natural vegetable origin
• Highly versatile & suits most skin types
• Easily absorbed & penetrates deeply
• Anti-inflammatory & antioxidant action
• Antimicrobial, antiviral, antibacterial & antifungal properties
• Hydrating for dry and cracked skin
• Helps to repair blistered and sunburned skin
• Accelerates wound healing
• Helps prevent growth of damaging microorganisms
• Beneficial for treating acne, athlete's foot & folliculitis
• Promotes antioxidant and collagen levels
• May help improve dark spots, redness & uneven skin tone
• Antiaging benefits
• Healthy hair care benefits 
• Can help eliminate dandruff

Coconut Oil Uses:

Listed below are just some of the popular uses for Coconut Oil:

• Soaps
• Shaving creams
• Skin exfoliants
• Shampoos & Conditioners
• Facial lotions & serums
• Face & Body oils
• Hair care products

How to use Coconut Oil

If you're wondering how you can use Coconut Oil, there are endless possibilities! Below we've listed a few of our favourites:

• Directly on the Skin: Many benefits of Organic Coconut Oil can be received by using it directly on the skin - such as a hydrating facial serum. You can use it on its own, or combined with other Carrier Oils and safe levels of Essential Oils.
• Massage: Use straight, or dilute a few drops of your favourite Essential Oil into 100ml of Coconut Oil to create a soothing and anti-inflammatory massage oil. If the oil is in its solid state, you can gently warm it in a double bowl of warm water.
• Hair Mask: Apply Coconut Oil directly to your scalp, hair roots, and ends of your hair, to create a nourishing, repairing, and growth-boosting hair mask. Leave for as long as desired and then shampoo well.
• Skincare Formulations: Coconut Oil makes for the perfect addition to your D.I.Y formulations such as soaps, body butters, lotions and moisturizers, where a carrier oil is called for.

Things to consider when using Coconut Oil:

• Coconut Oil is white in colour and has a solid/semi-solid consistency in cooler ambient temperatures, however in warmer temperatures it turns into a liquid state.
• Whilst coconut oil can be highly beneficial for treating acne, as an oil high on the comedogenic scale, it may have a pore clogging effect especially on already oily skin.