hydrogenated coconut oil
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil brings a firm, solid fat feel and an odorless, neutral scent to the bench — a natural butter / emollient suited to hair, nail & skin formulations. A versatile staple for the maker's cabinet.
vegan · single-ingredient · palm-free · hexane-free
- inci
- cocos nucifera (coconut) oil
- role
- natural butter / emollient
- form
- solid/semi-solid; white
- aroma
- odorless, neutral
- solubility
- oil-miscible (melted); insoluble in water
- use level
- broad — from a few percent of the oil phase up to 100% in anhydrous formats; confirm per tds
- shelf life
- 12 months
01in the workshop
- a firm, stable structure a hard solid fat that adds body other butters can't.
- b firming soft formulas stiffens whips and balms that slump in warm rooms.
- c nearly scentless coconut-derived structure without a coconut-forward smell.
- d oxidation-resistant hydrogenation makes it one of the most stable solid fats on the shelf.
- e the structural butter where shea softens a formula, this firms it.
handle with care
Caution: For external use only. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes and the skin around the eyes. Keep out of reach of children.
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maker reviews & questions
questions
kimiya staffIt's sold as a single-ingredient cosmetic material for external use; many makers do use it neat. Patch-test first, and keep it out of eyes.
kimiya staffStore cool, dark and tightly sealed; shelf life is 12 months unopened (see label for lot dates). Rich natural materials last longest kept away from heat and light.