Description
- Natural
- Vegan
- Eco-friendly
Ancestral cosmetic ally
Coconut oil has been a fundamental part of Polynesian culture for centuries.
The tradition was to cover your skin in oil to complement your body shape and adorn a formal glow for special ceremonies, such as dancing, preparing for battle and adventures.
COCONUT ME! ® extra virgin coconut oil is 100% pure and natural, cold-pressed from fresh coconut meat, non-fractionated nor modified, with high quality food and cosmetics. Our oil comes from a unique terroir, in the Tuamotu archipelago (French Polynesia). The coconut grove is naturally and ecologically managed, harvesting is carried out by hand, extracting only by mechanical method, by women and men striving for quality. All this makes COCONUT ME!® extra virgin coconut oil an exceptional natural product.
Coconut oil has a unique combination of 3 medium chain fatty acids which gives amazing health benefits: Lauric, Capric and Caprylic acids. Lauric acid increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels, which are considered to be good cholesterol. Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCT) are metabolized in the liver to produce energy or ketones, that may have a therapeutic effect.
Very nourishing, soothing and gentle, our extra virgin coconut oil significantly reduces skin dehydration, as a care or to prevent from chapping, cracking, and irritation.
Eaten as part of an everyday meal, extra virgin coconut oil is a powerful antioxidant agent, naturally antibacterial and antifungal.
Coconut oil becomes creamy solid if the temperature is under 76°F, but it bears no reflexion on the quality. To liquefy it, put your jar under warm water before using.
How to use ?
Cosmetic qualities
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Pure, it deeply moisturizes and nourishes all types of skin.
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As a mask, under a warm towel, it smoothes the fiber, to gives hair shine and force. It is particularly suitable for dry hair, frizzy hair and split ends.
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It soothes your skin after waxing.
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Nourishing oil, it relieves visible lines, wrinkles and skin spots.
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Pure, used as a cleansing oil, apply it by massage to melts-away the makeup. Then rince and wipe well with a wet sponge.
Nutritional qualities
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Seasoning oil
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For cooking, coconut oil is a saturated and stable oil. Compare with other oils or butters, it gets less denatured by heat.
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Mix it with egg yolks to do a delicious homemade mayonnaise.
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Perfect for vegan, instead of butter in your cakes, pies, or other sweet or salty dishes.
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A coffee booster? Add a spoonful of COCONUT ME!® virgin coconut oil in your coffee, gives you more energy in the morning.