Organic coconut oil

Virgin coconut oil is obtained from the flesh of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera). Its unique properties make it one of the oils with a very wide range of external uses. A characteristic feature is its solid consistency, which becomes liquid at around 24 °C. It is a source of vitamins A, C and E. Virgin coconut oil is made up of acids known as natural antibiotics. It contains beneficial fatty acids, particularly lauric acid, which accounts for almost 50 %. This acid is also found in breast milk, where it serves as an easily digestible component and helps protect the developing immune system against viruses and infections. Lauric acid has natural antiviral properties. Other acids found in the oil help destroy yeasts, fungi and viruses by disrupting their membranes. They are then easily neutralised by white blood cells. The oil is obtained by mechanically pressing fresh coconut flesh, using methods such as wet milling or quick drying, which preserve its natural properties and delicate coconut aroma.

Coconut oil is an excellent emollient that moisturises the skin by forming a protective layer to prevent water loss, restores the skin barrier and acts as an antioxidant against free radicals. It has antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties thanks to its high concentration of lauric acid (up to 50 %), which disrupts the membranes of pathogens. It soothes irritation, helps regenerate the skin and supports collagen production. It penetrates deeply into the skin and hair, softening them and protecting them against external factors such as UV radiation. At concentrations of 5-10 % in cosmetic formulations, it effectively hydrates and strengthens the barrier without clogging pores when used correctly.

It is particularly recommended for dry, sensitive, dehydrated and mature skin, providing intensive hydration and regeneration. It is suitable for skin irritated by shaving, sun exposure or eczema. It gives normal skin suppleness and radiance. It is not ideal for oily or acne-prone skin due to its higher comedogenic rating, although derivatives may be safer. It is also excellent for low-porosity hair, helping to reduce breakage and support growth.

A study published in the International Journal of Dermatology (2008) showed that applying virgin coconut oil to dry skin significantly improved hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss by 20-30 % compared with mineral oil after 2 weeks of use. Further research in the Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (2017) confirmed that lauric acid from coconut oil inhibits the growth of Staphylococcus aureus by 99 % at a concentration of 0,5-1 %.