Cold-pressed within hours of coconut harvest in Kerala. Unlike refined coconut oil, virgin retains lauric acid (40%+), which uniquely penetrates the hair shaft and reduces protein loss during washing.
Lauric acid molecules are small enough to enter the hair cortex — virtually unique to coconut oil.
Pre-wash coconut treatment reduces hair protein loss by up to 39% (Rele & Mohile, 2003).
Solid at <24°C, melts on contact with skin. Ideal Ayurvedic abhyanga oil.
Same oil for oil pulling, cooking, or topical use — true food-grade integrity.
Coconut oil's melting point is 24°C. In cool weather it's solid; in warm weather it's liquid. Both states are identical in quality.
Coconut oil has a comedogenic rating of 4 — high risk of breakouts on face. Use only on body, hair, or scalp.
Yes. Regular (refined) coconut oil has lauric acid but lacks polyphenols, has been deodorized, and won't show the hair penetration benefits.
2-4 hours before washing. Overnight is fine but not necessary.