Name Coconut Oil Description Coconut oil is extracted from the fruit of Cocos nucifera tree. It can be cold-pressed or solvent extracted. It is a good source of saturated fatty acids, especially lauric and myristic acid. Benefits Coconut oil has many uses dietarily and in cosmetics. It's known for its skin-softening and moisturizing properties, as well as in oil pulling in oral care. It contains small amounts of vitamin E and vitamin K. Some studies indicate it may have antibacterial properties. Considerations • Skin Irritation
Some people may not tolerate coconut oil well. Others swear by its moisturizing properties. This is largely a personal experience. • Allergies
Some people are allergic to coconut oil. Coconut oil is generally considered to be non-toxic. Synonyms Coconut butter
Copra oil
Cocoanut oil
Extra-virgin coconut oil
Free coconut oil
Oil, Coconut
Oils, coconut
Oils, copra
Oleum cocois
Aceite de coco
Acidulated coconut soapstock
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL
Cocois oleum raffinatum
Coconut acidulated soapstock
Coconut extract
Coconut kernel extract
Coconut meal pellets
Fats and Glyceridic oils, coconut
Fats and Glyceridic oils, copra Research Sources https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Coconut%20Oil Summary Generally safe in most applications.
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