What is it?
- Oil derived from the meat of coconuts
Where is it used?
- Conditioners
- Makeup Removers
- Skin Creams
- Toothpaste
- Cooking
- Massage Oils
- Insect repellant
What does it do?
- Anti-bacterial
- Anti-fungal
- Moisturizer
- Makes Pina Coladas taste yummy
Interesting Facts:
- Hexane is often used as a solvent in the extraction process*
Pros/Cons:
Pros:
- Cheap
Cons:
- Clogs pores
- Saturated fat that is no longer recommended as a cooking oil