Coconut Oil in Soap

Coconut oil, also known as coconut butter, is a tropical oil with many applications. It is extracted from copra (the dried meat, or kernel, of the coconut). Virgin coconut oil is derived from fresh coconuts (rather than dried, as in copra).

Coconut Oil nourishes the skin, keeping it soft and incredibly smooth. Coconut oil is light and not greasy, it is excellent as a skin moisturizer and softener. It prevents dry chapped skin, premature aging and wrinkling. A study shows that extra virgin coconut oil is as effective and safe as mineral oil when used as a moisturizer

Coconut oil will not clog pores and it absorbs readily into the skin so it works very well as a carrier oil for dry, itchy or sensitive skin.

For soap making, we recommend coconut oil because of its its resistance to spoiling, good lather, lively bubbles producing a hard bar. In addition to adding hardness, it adds a fluffy lather to your soap.