Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Part of our Ingredient Glossary — educational information about raw materials we may use in our products. We don't sell raw ingredients.
Coconut oil has been having a moment for the past decade, but not all coconut oil is created equal. Extra virgin coconut oil is the difference between getting all the good stuff and getting a processed shadow of what coconut oil can actually do for your skin.
Extra virgin means the oil is extracted from fresh coconut meat using mechanical pressing or centrifuge methods, without heat or chemicals. This preserves the natural compounds that make coconut oil so effective for skincare. Regular coconut oil is often made from dried coconut meat and refined, bleached, and deodorized, stripping away most of the beneficial properties.
The star player in coconut oil is lauric acid, which makes up about 50% of its fatty acid profile. Your skin converts lauric acid into monolaurin, a compound with serious antimicrobial powers. This is why coconut oil has been used traditionally for everything from minor cuts to diaper rash. The medium-chain fatty acids also mean it absorbs quickly without that heavy, greasy feeling that can clog pores.
We use organic extra virgin coconut oil in our formulas because it plays well with other ingredients while providing that protective barrier your skin needs. It's especially valuable in cleansing products because it can remove dirt and makeup while actually nourishing skin, instead of stripping it bare like harsh detergents do.
