Coconut Fractionated Oil

Coconut oil, also known as coconut butter, was first commercially produced by merchants in South Asia and the South Seas in 19680s. It is a tropical oil with many applications. Fractionated coconut oil is, however, a fraction of the whole oil. Long-chain triglycerides are removed form the whole oil, to get fractionated coconut oil, so that only saturated fats along with medium-chain triglycerides remain. Thus, it is more stable than other forms of coconut oil.

Fractionated coconut oil does not have the scent characteristics of most carrier oils and is odorless and remains liquid at room temperature. It does not leave behind any oily residue. It helps carry therapeutic oils underneath the skin. It also rather suitable for oily skin because it does not clog pores. It is commonly used in soaps and other skin care products.

Here are a few recipes for making soap with fractionated coconut oil easily in the comfort of your home:

Lime Scented Soap:

Ingredients:

• 12 oz Olive Oil
• 6 oz Fractionated Coconut Oil
• 3 oz Regular Cocoa Butter
• 1 oz Lanolin
• 8 oz Water
• 3 oz Lye

Fragrance:

• 2 Tsp Lime Essential Oil
• 1 Tsp Sandalwood Fragrance Oil
• A few drops of Lavender essential oil

Method:

Heat lye and water and keep stirring. Then add oils and stir until the oils completely melt. Now, add fragrance oils and mix until trace. Pour into mold and leave till firm. Cut it into soap bars and let it cure for 2-3 weeks

Flower Pot Soap:

Ingredients:

• 15 oz Coconut Fractionated Oil
• 15 oz Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
• 13 oz Sunflower Oil
• 2 oz Castor Oil
• 2 oz Aloe extracts

Silk Fibers:

• ¼ cup ground Grits
• 6.75 oz Lye
• 16 oz Water

Fragrance:

• 1 Tsp Gardenia Fragrance Oil
• 1 Tsp Lemongrass Essential Oil
• 1 Tsp Tangerine Essential Oil

Color:

Mix 2 Tbsp of Aloe Vera gel with 10 drops yellow and 2 drops red food coloring.

Method:

Mix Lye, water and Grits at low heat and then add oils to the mixture. Then add essential oils and mix until trace. Add color mix and then pour into plastic bathroom cups to give it the shape of a flower pot. Leave until stiff and let it cure for 2-3 weeks.

Coconut Chocolate Soap:

Ingredients:

• 8 oz Hydrogenated Soy
• 6 oz Coconut Fractionated Oil
• 2 oz Olive Oil
• ¼ oz Unsweetened Baking Chocolate
• 1 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
• 2 oz Lye
• 1 cup Water

Method:

Melt fats and then add chocolate. Then mix lye into water. Add the remaining ingredients. Then pour it into a mold. Cut when firm then let it cure for 2-3 weeks. Afterwards, use as required.

Coconut fractionated oil does not leave any oily residue; therefore, it is used for aromatherapy. Here is a recipe for aromatherapy blend that will calm your nerves:

Massage Oil Blend:

Ingredients:

• 8-10 drops of your choice of EO essential oil
• 1 oz Coconut Fractionated Oil

Method:

Blend the oil together and store in a bottle. Apply into skin but be careful not to use on sensitive areas.