Coconut (Fractionated) Carrier Oil

Pure cold pressed Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera) appears like soft butter at room temperature and is widely known for its distinctive odour and therapeutic properties. Our fractionated Coconut Oil has been further refined and unlike the pure Coconut Oil is unscented and liquid at room temperature. Refined Coconut Oil  is the closest substance to human sub-cutaneous fat and more compatible with skin than vegetable oils. It includes the lighter, more easily absorbed fatty acids, including caprylic and capric acids which are excellent for replenishing the skin’s surface and helping it to resist moisture loss.

Compared to most carrier oils it has much more slippage on the skin when used as a massage oil (i.e. it is difficult to pick up the muscles as the therapist's hands slip quickly across the skin). This high slippage makes it ideal for massaging over dense hair (backs and arms on some men) and over areas of particularly dry skin (front of shins on some elderly clients).

Coconut Oil has a virtually unlimited shelf life since it can't turn rancid and can't clog pores.

Professional Tip: Coconut Oil is unsuitable for relaxing and deeper, therapeutic sports massage  as it is virtually impossible to maintain contact with and manipulate the muscles. It is however much more suited to stimulating and sensual massage because of the slippage.

Note: Coconut Oil should never be used on the bottom of the feet due to the high level of slippage.