botanical name : cocos nucifera (coconut) oil
source : thailand
plant : fresh coconut milk
collection method : cold pressed
the name derives from seafarers during 16th and 17th century for its resemblance to a head of a ghost or witch in portuguese folklore and its literary evidence also appeared in ramayana and sri lanka chronicles as well as “one thousands and one night” story of sinbad, coconut is one of the common trees in the islands of tahiti with a legend about hina a real beauty running away from her suitor to take refuge in the house of fishing god – hiro who turned the eel prince’s head into coconut tree for her with the fruit full of clear and nutritive water.
its edible oil extracted from the kernel and/or meat of mature coconut is high in healthy saturated fats including oleic and linoleic acids helping to reduce inflammation and keep skin hydrated.
with its pleasant smell, coconut oil is considered as a fantastic carrier or base oil to enhancing the floral or woody notes of other essential oils.
direction to use
for the skin care, personnel care, cosmetic products .etc at recommended amount.
storage
keep in a tightly closed and dark glass container and store at temperature below 20 °c. avoid the direct sunlight or exposure to high voltage electrical lighting. after opening, use up as early as possible.
cautions
it is not recommended to use in any case for pregnancy. for sensitive skin, it is not suggested to use in a high dosage as it might cause irritation. before applying any oil onto the skin, always do a patch test. put a few drops on the back of your wrist, covered with a plaster and leave for an hour or more. if irritation or redness occurs, bathe the area with cold water. for future use, reduce the concentration level by half or avoid altogether.
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