FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL

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FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL

Back 25. 02. 2020

Do you know what the difference is between classic coconut oil and its fractionated version?

Can you use or substitute both equally in your formulations?

Coconut oil has become an essential part of not only the cosmetic but also the food world. It has many benefits, nutrient content and the right ratio of fatty acids that make it the perfect choice for beautiful and healthy hair and skin.

It seems to be literally an unbeatable ingredient in cosmetics. And yet, there was something that can trump it. It's its brother - the fractionated version of coconut oil.

What is this Fractionated Coconut Oil anyway?

It's made from standard coconut oil through a process called fractionation. This is the process of steam distillation and hydrolysis that removes the long-chain fatty acids, such as C12 lauric acid, from the oil, leaving only the medium-chain fatty acids - C10 capric acid and C8 caprylic acid. This is actually a heating and cooling process, with the longer chain acids being rather cold in the cooling process and thus naturally separating.

At some point they separate completely and fractionation is complete. There is no need to worry about the coconut oil losing its ability to hydrate through this process, as the remaining carpic and caprylic acid chains have significant hydrating effects.

Coconut fractionated oil is also sometimes called MCT oil - it stands for medium-chain triglyceride, which is the very basis of this oil, because it is the medium-chain fatty acids that remain in the oil after the fractionation process.

What are the advantages and benefits of coconut fractionated oil?

CONSISTENCY

First and foremost, it is its consistency, as opposed to the classic "coconut oil", that makes it a carrier oil for your formulations. In fact, you can put the oil in the refrigerator, it will not change its consistency - it will not harden. It is therefore much easier to work with.

HYDRATION

As we mentioned earlier, the fatty acids that remain in the oil are the ones responsible for the oil's extra moisturizing properties, so you can use it directly on the body or in your formulations aimed at moisturizing the skin. It's great just after a shower, or even in the summer after sunbathing, it will leave your skin smooth and glowing.

MASSAGES

There's no need to heat the fractionated oil and you can apply it straight away - its consistency ensures a smooth and gliding motion, while it also allows you to add essential oil.

OTHER USES

1.	Fractionated coconut oil works as an excellent make-up remover.
2.	By having a high moisturizing capacity, it is great for moisturizing extremely dry parts of the body, such as cracked heels.
3.	It is the consistency of fractionated oil that makes it so much easier to use to nourish your hair - it allows the oil to be applied evenly from the roots to the tips of the hair, ensuring complete coverage and hydration.
4	The oil is also an excellent choice as a post-shave moisturiser - it soothes the skin minimising the appearance of red spots.

But isn't it perfect?

Have you tried fractionated coconut oil?

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Article prepared for you by

Martina Oboňová

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