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Let's nut out the facts and answer some of your most frequently asked questions!
We have done a lot of research over the years and our advice is simply to try it. Starting with the list below learn why we love Coconut oil so much or even do some reading of your own and decide if it's something that might work for you too. We promise once you start you'll see how well it performs and why we call it ridiculously versatile!
Coconut oil naturally has a highly variable composition. It will begin to solidify at temperatures below 24C and clumps may appear. Bubbles may also appear and may resemble dark spots. Both bubbles and clumps are normal, and do not mean the oil is spoilt.
Coconut oil is made up of several different fatty acids and these fatty acids have slightly different temperatures at which they solidify or melt. Because of this, you can get some interesting shapes form when the oil melts or solidifies. Sometimes the surface can look 'chalky' but it is completely safe and perfectly normal for this unique oil. These changes do not mean your oil has spoilt at all, they simply mean the temperature has been variable in your home! Go ahead and use with confidence in cooking and on your skin.
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Is coconut oil good for massage therapy?
Yes. Coconut oil is widely used by massage therapists because it provides excellent glide and spreadability while helping skin feel soft and moisturised. It offers a smooth massage experience without needing frequent reapplication.
Why use coconut oil instead of traditional massage oils?
Coconut oil provides a balance of performance, skin benefits and value. Compared with many massage oils, it is naturally stable, highly spreadable and versatile across massage, beauty and wellness treatments.
Does coconut oil leave skin feeling greasy?
Coconut oil provides a nourishing feel while helping skin stay hydrated and soft. The amount used and massage technique can influence how it feels on the skin after treatment.
Is coconut oil suitable for sensitive skin?
Coconut oil is a simple single ingredient oil and is generally well tolerated. As with any topical product, practitioners may wish to patch test before use on sensitive clients.
Can coconut oil be used in beauty treatments as well as massage?
Yes. Coconut oil is commonly used for body treatments, moisturising rituals, scalp treatments, hair masks and holistic beauty therapies, making it a versatile wellness product.
Does coconut oil have a strong coconut smell?
Blue Coconut is refined coconut oil has a neutral profile compared with many virgin coconut oils, making it suitable for massage and beauty applications where strong fragrances are not desire
Do you offer wholesale coconut oil for massage and beauty businesses?
Yes. Blue Coconut offers a range of sizes suitable for massage clinics, beauty professionals and wellness businesses, with wholesale options available for commercial use.
Allergies and dietary
Gluten free
Yes! Blue Coconut oil is naturally gluten-free, with no additives just 100% pure Pacific Island Coconut oil.
Nut free
Yes! Did you know despite the name a Coconut is not a nut, but rather a type of fruit called a drupe. As a result, coconut oil is considered nut-free and is safe for people with tree nut allergies.
Keto friendly
Yes! Coconut oil is a popular choice for people following a ketogenic diet as it is a rich source of healthy fats and contains zero carbohydrates. Coconut oil is also known for its medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) which are easily converted into ketones by the liver, aiding in weight loss and providing energy for the body.
Vegan friendly
Yes, our coconut oil is both vegetarian and vegan! Coconut oil is a plant-based oil that is extracted from the meat of mature coconuts, and does not involve any animal products or byproducts in its production.
GMO free
Organic
Health benefits
Weight loss
Coconut oil contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are metabolised differently than other fats and may help boost weight loss efforts.
Skincare
Coconut oil has many nourishing properties that can help moisturise your skin and reduce inflammation. Use as a as a body moisturiser for dry skin, a makeup remover or as a natural lip balm.
It can also be used as a hair conditioner to help nourish and strengthen hair.
Dental
Gaining popularity in recent years oil pulling is a traditional Ayurvedic practice that involves swishing oil in your mouth for for 10-15 minutes, then spitting it out. Used as a natural way to improve oral health. Some of the potential benefits of oil pulling include:
- Improved oral hygiene: Oil pulling can help reduce plaque and bacteria in the mouth, which can lead to fresher breath and healthier gums.
- Teeth whitening: Coconut oil has natural whitening properties that can help remove stains and brighten your smile.
- Reduced inflammation: Oil pulling with coconut oil can help reduce inflammation in the mouth, which may also have a positive impact on overall health.
- Better digestion: Some people believe that oil pulling can help improve digestion and detoxify the body by removing harmful toxins from the mouth.
Heart
Our pure Coconut oil contains no additives, contaminants or trans-fats and is naturally cholesterol free.
This makes it the ideal butter or alternative oil substitute to help improve cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
What's all the talk about Saturated Fats?
According to Dr. Mary Enig, PhD, a world expert on fats, the research over the past 40 years has been quite clear: coconut oil has been shown to be beneficial for heart and health. Dr. Enig reports that the only exception to this has been when hydrogenated coconut oil has been used in studies. We now know that any oil that is hydrogenated oil is bad for us, due to the formation of trans-fats.
Unfortunately for the humble coconut, although its fat composition is unique among oils*, it is high in a unique type of saturated fat (medium chain triglycerides). The vast majority of research on saturated fats has been done on different types of saturated fat (long chain triglycerides), and usually animal saturated fats that contain cholesterol as well. In a way, coconut oil has been guilty by association, or nomenclature.
For over half a century the usual advice given about fats is to reduce them altogether and, in particular, to reduce saturated fat intake. It is no wonder that this is what most people still believe. About 10 years ago I went to a lecture where a very qualified doctor and scientist explained that saturated fats were not only good for us, but vital for our health, I thought they were mad!
In 2011 we have far more bits to the puzzle regarding saturated fats and health. This is largely due to the completion of some very large scientific studies that have debunked our longstanding beliefs. Tribute must also go to the many very brave scientists and nutritional experts who have publicly argued that saturated fat is beneficial, despite the consensus.
In the past 2 years, two huge reviews of the available research regarding diet and heart disease were published.
They both showed no evidence that saturated fat was associated with heart disease. Total fat intake was also not associated with heart disease risk.
What was shown:
- Trans fats are very very bad
- Omega 3 oils are very beneficial to heart health
- High glycaemic index foods are bad for heart health
- Vegetables, nuts and a Mediterranean diet are beneficial
- Monounsaturated fats are beneficial to heart health
- Meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies evaluating the association of saturated fat with cardiovascular disease. Siri-Tarino PW, Sun Q, Hu FB, Krauss RM. Am J Clin Nutr.2010 Mar;91(3):535-46. Epub 2010 Jan 13.
- A Systematic Review of the Evidence Supporting a Causal Link Between Dietary Factors and Coronary Heart Disease. Andrew Mente, PhD; Lawrence de Koning, MSc; Harry S. Shannon, PhD; Sonia S. Anand, MD, PhD, FRCPC. Arch Intern Med. 2009;169(7):659-669. (Over 5000 research papers reviewed)
With regard specifically to coconut oil:
A review of the published literature (c 1988 - Blackburn et al) regarding coconut oil’s effect on serum cholesterol and atherogenesis (= plaque formation in arteries) showed that when coconut oil is eaten as part of a balanced diet with adequate amounts of omega 3 oils, coconut oil is neutral in terms of atherogenicity.
(By the way, the fat in arterial plaques is around 74% unsaturated and only 26% saturated fatty acids).
So, as part of a balanced diet, review of research shows coconut oil is does not contribute to clogged arteries.
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