PURE COCONUT OIL

The Coco in all its states? We tell you everything

What are the benefits of virgin coconut oil - What are its uses?

As we said in the use part, the virgin Coconut oil is one of the multipurpose oils par excellence of the world of cosmetics and aromatherapy. Be careful to speak of virgin Coconut oil and not Copra oil, used a lot in the food industry and often obtained by solvent extraction (less respectful of the material than extraction by cold pressing).

In cooking as in cosmetics, its benefits are numerous. To nourish skin and hair, for an effective and natural massage, as a natural lubricant: the benefits of Virgin Coconut oil are very numerous and make it a very versatile oil, ready to be used with essential oils for more specific effects. It has anti-cellulite effects in massages extremely interesting, by its smoothing action on the skin. The vitamin E it contains also allows your skin to be protected from oxidation (responsible for the premature aging of your skin). It can also be found in homemade toothpaste recipes, or in the formulation of gentle shampoo.

What is coconut oil used for, and can it be used on the skin and face?

In cosmetics, Coconut oil is an excellent mollifier: it makes the skin softer. It serves to nourish the skin in depth, including the face. The skin of the face is more fragile, because it is exposed to all kinds of aggressions and is thinner than the skin of the body. Beware also for those who are prone to oily effect or oily skins, because Coconut is a comedian, so it is more adapted to normal and very dry skins. If in doubt, try applying directly to the face on a very small area, then study its effects over a week. In massage on the body anti cellulite: it will work wonders.

How to use Coconut oil for the hair.

Coconut oil for hair is mostly used as a mask. You need to apply the oil directly to the scalp and let it sit.

The idea is to either go about your business and let the oil work along the roots or spend the night with this mask around the hair, wrapped for the occasion in a warm towel. The benefits of Coconut oil are many, but they include softening the hair fiber, making your hair more resilient and less brittle.

Our little extra? Also enjoy the vitamins of Coconut oil on your eyelashes and eyebrows!

What does our Coconut oil smell like?

Our Coconut oil is lightly scented, and light colored, creamy. It comes directly from the West coast of Madagascar, from wild coconut trees, from producers organized in family plantations who harvest the Cocos and press the pulp. We have had it for a long time, but we would like to find the sweet notes of the Coconut in our jars! If you have an opinion on it : don't hesitate to write us :)

Doing your makeup with Coconut oil?

We recommend it! As seen in our suggestions, Coconut oil is an excellent natural makeup remover, prized for its saturated fatty acid content (the ones that make it mostly solid at room temperature). Apply to your face to remove stubborn makeup or set mascara, and let Coco work naturally! Bonus: your skin is nourished in the process!

What is the price of coconut oil and how does it vary?

Coconut oil is a fairly affordable oil because it is produced in large quantities around the world, but the price varies greatly depending on the source. Most coconut oil comes from Indonesia and South East Asia, where it is produced by planting coconut groves as far as the eye can see. This has the advantage of producing a very standardized oil, but the huge disadvantage of mono-cultivation that replaces rich ecosystems: we lose many animal and plant species. We will advocate for a reasoned cultivation or wild harvesting for our Coconut oil from Madagascar.

What to replace coconut oil with

If your skin is oily type or tendency oily, Coconut oil so comédogène, you may develop small pimples following the use of Coconut. Nothing serious, don't worry: it's just a sign that your skin is too full of oil and that it can no longer manage the supply of fat. The pores become clogged, and it becomes difficult for your skin to "breathe" and cleanse itself properly.

In this case, it is advisable to go for less comfy oils such as moringa oil, or the excellent oil véIt is ideal for balancing the production of sebum and helping your oily or oily-prone skin to regulate itself. Or go for more dry oils like kukui oil, from carthamus or from hemp.

Where to find and where to buy fair trade coconut oil with insane qualities

Here at home of course! The nôtre comes from a family of producers in the west of Madagascar, far from the very standardized Coconut oil of South East Asia, much less expensive because much less rich!

On top of that, we present it to you in a nice reusable glass jar, with a bamboo lid, and all in an irresistible graphic, so yes, you did well to come to us to choose it!