The oil is obtained from naturally-dried coconuts of the Cocos Nuciferas variety growing exclusively on the coral soil of French Polynesia . It is extracted at the first pressing with no added chemicals. The raw oil thus obtained is then refined.
The refining process produces a light, limpid and high-quality oil with a distinctive dry and silky feel.
Chemical composition
This oil is extremely rich in saturated fatty acids (lauric acid mainly), and remarkably stable. This oil is classically used both for its emulsifying and emollient properties.