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Coconut oil is considered a healthy, plant-based fat that can be used in place of vegetable oil and butter. Our raw organic extra virgin coconut oil is also 100% all-natural and cold-pressed. To protect its rich nutrient content, our coconut oil is never heated. Easy-to-use, it’s perfect for cooking, baking or even incorporating into your beauty routine.

How to Use Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil for Cooking: Coconut oil has a high smoke point of 350 degrees F, which makes it a versatile oil for cooking, baking, and frying. It works as a one-to-one replacement for butter and other oils in your recipes.

Coconut Oil for Baking: In baking, it’s best to mix melted coconut oil with ingredients at room temperature to avoid clumps. A mixer can help beat out any clumps that form. When making pies or flaky pastries, we recommend using coconut oil in its solid state, just as you would for butter or shortening.

Solid vs. Liquid: Solid at room temperature, coconut oil can be melted safely in the microwave or over the stovetop. It’s perfectly normal for it to go from a solid state back to a liquid state, and vice versa, depending on the temperature. Its melting point is 76 degrees Fahrenheit.

Surprising Beauty Uses of Coconut Oil

Did you know coconut oil is a beauty product, too? When you add our organic, extra virgin, cold-pressed coconut oil to your beauty routine, your skin and hair will thank you!

Coconut Oil for Hair: Make your own coconut oil hair mask by warming one teaspoon of coconut oil between your palms. Use your fingers to gently massage it through your hair, concentrating on the ends. After this step, wrap your hair in a shower cap and allow to soak for at least 30 minutes. Shampoo your hair to remove the oil and enjoy softer, silkier hair.

Coconut Oil for Skin: Coconut oil makes a superior moisturizer because it is excellent at increasing hydration and preventing water loss in dry skin. Simply rub a small amount between your fingertips and rub the coconut oil on your face or body. It also makes a great all-natural makeup remover, and can even take off tough waterproof mascara while hydrating the delicate under-eye area.

4 Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

1) Plant-Based: Our extra-virgin coconut oil is considered a healthy plant oil, and does not contain cholesterol or trans fat. It is also non-hydrogenated.

2) Increases Energy: Coconut oil is primarily made up of medium-chain fatty acids that the body can easily convert to energy instead of storing as fat.

3) Lauric Acid Content: By weight, coconut oil contains about 50% lauric acid, which supports the immune system and boosts metabolism. Lauric acid has antifungal, antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties.

4) Cold-Pressed: Unlike other common varieties that are expeller-pressed, Nuts.com’s coconut oil is cold-pressed (never heated) to produce a higher-quality oil that is ideal for cooking and beauty applications. By comparison, refined coconut oils are often exposed to high temperatures that can destroy antioxidant compounds.

Our Sustainable Coconut Oil

Our raw organic coconut oil from Sri Lanka is made through a process that utilizes every single part of the coconut. We’re talking everything! The other parts get used to make coconut milk, water, chips, etc. Even the husks and shells are used to make combustible material. We’re proud that our coconut oil is part of this sustainable process that ensures no part of the plant is wasted, which is just one great reason to buy coconut oil from Nuts.com.