{"title":"Coconut Oil Fractionated","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOrganic Fractionated Coconut Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLightweight Nourishment. Soft, Smooth Finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFractionated coconut oil begins as organic coconut oil. Through a simple process called \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efractionation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, the naturally occurring fats that solidify at cooler temperatures are separated from those that remain liquid, creating a lightweight, silky oil that stays liquid year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Coconut Oil Is Fractionated\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe word fractionated may sound complicated,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e but the process is actually quite simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoconut oil naturally contains several different fatty acids, each with its own melting point. The process of fractionation takes advantage of these different melting points to separate the naturally liquid portion of the oil from the portion that solidifies as it cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSince our fractionated coconut oil is organic, the process begins with cold-pressed organic coconut oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is gently warmed until it becomes completely liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen it is cooled slowly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the temperature drops, the longer-chain fatty acids solidify first because they have a higher melting point. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe solid fatty acids are filtered off and separated from the remaining liquid oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is left behind is a colorless, odorless oil that stays liquid at room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFractionated coconut oil is a lightweight emollient that glides easily over the skin and absorbs quickly, leaving a soft, silky feel without the heaviness of traditional coconut oil. Its stability, long shelf life, and elegant skin feel make it a popular choice for massage oils, facial oils, lightweight moisturizers, hair serums, and other leave-on products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, if both begin as coconut oil, why do virgin coconut oil and fractionated coconut oil look and behave so differently? The answer lies in what remains after the fractionation process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOrganic Fractionated Coconut Oil vs. Virgin Coconut Oil\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough they are both types of organic coconut oil, they have very different properties and are used for different purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirgin coconut oil is the whole oil, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003econtaining the full range of naturally occurring fatty acids along with many of the minor compounds that contribute to its characteristic coconut aroma, rich texture, and solid consistency at cooler temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFractionated coconut oil contains only the liquid portion of coconut oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. It is clear, lightweight, virtually odorless, and remains liquid at room temperature. Its silky texture and quick absorption make it ideal for lightweight skin and hair care products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither oil is \"better\" than the other—they simply have different strengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe often choose virgin coconut oil when we want the richness and natural character of whole coconut oil. We choose fractionated coconut oil when we want a lightweight, silky oil that spreads easily, absorbs quickly, and remains liquid year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIs Fractionated Coconut Oil the Same as MCT Oil?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough fractionated coconut oil is often marketed as MCT oil, the two terms are not exactly the same. They are closely related and are sometimes used interchangeably, but they describe different things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFirst...what are MCTs?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMCT stands for Medium-Chain Triglycerides. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003etriglyceride\u003c\/strong\u003e is a molecule made of three fatty acids attached to a glycerol backbone. These fatty acids vary in length. Some are short, some are long, and others, like the ones we are talking about, are medium chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-chain fatty acids are named for the number of carbon atoms they contain. For example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaproic acid has 6 carbon atoms (C6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaprylic acid has 8 (C8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapric acid has 10 (C10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLauric acid has 12 (C12)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “C” just refers to carbon atoms. So when we talk about medium-chain triglycerides, we’re referring to triglycerides built from fatty acids that are between 6 and 12 carbon atoms long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince \u003cem\u003eFractionated coconut oil \u003c\/em\u003eis made up primarily of the naturally occurring medium-chain triglycerides caprylic (C8) and capric (C10), it is often referred to as MCT oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the term MCT oil is a broad category that describes a type of fat rather than a specific ingredient. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efractionated coconut oil must come from coconut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003edepending on the manufacturer, MCT oils may be \u003cstrong\u003ederived from coconut oil, palm kernel oil, or a combination of both,\u003c\/strong\u003e and they can vary in fatty acid composition, extraction process, and intended use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy We Choose Fractionated Coconut Oil\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur fractionated coconut oil, made from organic coconut oil, has a silky feel and glides easily over the skin and hair without the heaviness of virgin coconut oil. Because it remains liquid year-round and has a silky, lightweight feel, it is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave-in hair conditioners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalp massage oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOils that condition and soften hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrizz-taming serums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassage oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight facial and body oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirgin coconut oil and fractionated coconut oil each have their place. Rather than asking which one is better, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewe ask which one is better suited for the product we're creating.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2157\/6253\/collections\/organic_fractionated_coconut_oil_1080_7a84d83b-723f-4e52-bc2f-7cc7e9b020f4.jpg?v=1667837026","url":"https:\/\/www.chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.life\/collections\/organic-coconut-oil-fractionated.oembed","provider":"Chagrin Valley Soap \u0026 Salve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}