It is the white, semi solid fat extracted from coconut kernels. Besides being an emollient, it lathers easily, so it is ideal use in baby soap, cleansers, shampoos, and shaving cream. Often blended with other fats, it is also popular in hair styling products, massage creams, ointments, pre-shave lotions and suncare.(ACD: it is an oil and does not lather at all, it saponified easily to produce a sodium or potassium cocoate soap that lathers with a rich, creamy foam). Coconut oil is the natural alternative to mineral oil and it is an excellent moisturiser, emollient, and protective to dry and scaly skin. Using coconut oil as a pre wash conditioner can help reduce or eliminate dandruff.

(CAS: 8001-31-8/EINECS: 232-282-8)

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