Óleo de coco

Óleo de coco is beneficial for use in cosmetics, typically as a moisturizer, and in soaps. Óleo de coco contains a high level of essential fatty acids, which are beneficial for moisturizing skin and hair. Óleo de coco also has antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties, which can help prevent infections, inflammation, and damage caused by free radicals. Óleo de coco can be used pure or mixed with other natural ingredients to create homemade cosmetic products such as creams, lotions, face masks, scrubs, conditioners, and body oils.

Benefits

• High thermal stability

Where to apply

• Shampoo
• Skin cream
• Body cream
• Skin lotion
• Skin-protecting oil
• Cuticle protector
• Baby moisturizing lotion
• Conditioner

• Food (baked goods, fried foods) and cosmetics (moisturizers, hair oils)

Features

Vegetable oil extracted from coconut pulp (Cocos Nucifera Oil, CAS 8001-31-8). Rich in saturated fatty acids and Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs), high thermal stability; used in food (baking, frying) and cosmetics (moisturizers, hair oils).

Technical information

• Identification: Óleo de coco (vegetable oil from coconut pulp)
• INCI: Cocos Nucifera Oil
• CAS: 8001-31-8
• Physical form / appearance: Solid/liquid depending on temperature.

Functions and applications

• Main function: Emollient/moisturizer rich in saturated fatty acids and MCTs.