The benefits of fractionated coconut oil

Over the past decade, coconut oil is very popular in cosmetics and food products.

Fractionated coconut oil (FCO) is made from regular coconut oil – but it’s only a fraction of what coconut oil is (hence the name, of course). While regular coconut oil contains long-chain fatty acids, fractionated coconut oil has had these fatty acids removed via processes called steam distillation and hydrolysis. All that remains now is the medium-chain fatty acids; also called medium-chain triglycerides. This is why fractionated coconut oil is often called MCT oil since it only contains medium-chain fatty acids.

The absence of the long-chain fatty acids makes fractionated coconut oil more stable than regular coconut oil, and also gives it a longer shelf life. It works extremely well in skincare products since it absorbs easily into your skin and doesn’t leave it feeling oily.

Top 4 benefits of fractionated coconut oil

1. Fractionated coconut oil is good for dry skin

If you have dry skin, though, you’re not focusing on getting rid of pore-clogging bacteria; rather, your skin needs moisture. Due to its fast and total absorption, fractionated coconut oil is ideal for dry skin. It’s incredibly moisturizing and even works for those super-dry areas like elbows and heels. Even if your skin is dry, you don’t want it to feel oily – you just want it to stay hydrated and healthy. With other oils, your skin can sometimes feel oily after you use them. With FCO, though, this doesn’t happen. Your skin is left feeling soft, but not greasy; the perfect balance.

2. Fractionated coconut oil maybe used for cooking

Fractionated Coconut Oil can withstand very high temperatures, so you can even use it for frying and all kinds of dishes (though it does give food a different texture than regular frying might). It also goes great in dressings, your morning coffee, or in condiments like hollandaise sauce.

3. Fractionated coconut oil maybe used as makeup remover

Fractionated coconut oil is awesome at removing makeup. Plus, it doesn’t leave your skin feeling oily, and it acts as a moisturizer at the same time. It’s also gentle, even around the eye area, and can remove those bits of stubborn or waterproof makeup that you’re struggling with.

4. Fractionated coconut oil for uv protection

A lot of people prefer not to use conventional sunscreen, due to the chemicals that are found in a lot of products. Luckily, there are loads of natural oils that you can use to protect your skin – and yourself – from harmful UV rays. And yup, one of those is FCO. Combine ½ cup fractionated coconut oil, at least ten drops myrrh essential oil (you can add up to forty drops), and 5 drops carrot seed essential oil.

Rub them over your skin wherever you need protection, and keep applying regularly throughout the day. Keep in mind though; if you’re extremely fair, this might not be enough protection for your skin.