Coconut oil is known as one of the most used beauty products. It is beneficial for both hair and skin. It is an acknowledged fact that coconut oil is made up of saturated fatty acids and is a rich source of medium chain fatty acids. To make this oil more stable and increase its shelf life, manufacturers created fractionated coconut oil.

Fractionated coconut oil contains only a portion of the coconut oil. The long chains of triglycerides are removed from it. Then it is processed into a medium chained triglyceride and converted into saturated oil. This process increases the antioxidants present in it and the properties of being a disinfectant. For making this oil, coconut oil goes through a long process. Firstly, it undergoes the process of hydrolysis and then it is distilled by steam.

From being a beauty product to being used for medicinal purposes Fractionated Coconut Oil has many benefits. It is widely used in making lotions, soaps and ointments. It has the properties healing skin problems like irritation, scars or soreness. It is easily absorbed by our skin and makes it smooth and soft. Secondly, because of its distinctive composition of fatty acids, it is very healthy when used for cooking. Its taste and fragrance is also unique. It is ideal for cooking at high flame. Even it is believed that its intake is good for the athletes to build lean muscles. For hair care, this oil is deemed to have magical properties. It makes hair healthy, long and lustrous. In addition to this, it is used to treat dandruff, hair fall and irritation in scalp. It is extensively used by the aroma therapist because of its aroma and healing properties. This oil also facilities absorption of herbs and other oils in the body. It is highly used as carrier oil. That is why they are used with essential oils and helps in diluting them. If you will use an essential oil alone, it might cause irritation. So, they are blended with coconut oil as they will aid in absorption. Another great advantage of using this oil is that it does not oxidise. It never becomes rancid, so it has a very long shelf life.

Coconut oil has been immensely popular in tropical regions and they have been using it for thousands of years. In U.S.A, they are greatly used for baking purposes. But there has been a criticism that coconut oil contains great amount of saturated fats. But saturated fats are healthier than unsaturated fats. This debate has been going on for years. The fractionated coconut oil is lighter and easier to digest. Coconut oil is largely produced and manufactured in Asian countries, with the Philippines being the largest producer of this oil. Up to seven percent of the Philippines income is generated by exporting it.

Many countries were not aware of the benefits of fractionated coconut oil. But because of increased consciousness and awareness among people for healthier lifestyle, the popularity of this oil has increased. Since, this oil goes through a lot of process; the cost is also higher than other oils. However, one should never compromise on health because it is rightly said health is wealth.