What The Eff is Fractionated Coconut Oil Anyway? A Review of a Few Different Kinds of Fractionated Coconut Oil Goodness

When I first got the option to review fractionated coconut oil, I too was like... what. I mean, of course I know what coconut oil is- it's rich and yummy and full of good fats that help moisturize your body.. and its great for cooking. But, fractionated? What? 

It appears that fractionated coconut oil seems to be gaining in popularity, especially as a luxurious beauty product. Majestic Pure Cosmecuticals and Pure Body Naturals each sent me a bottle of their own glorious coconut oil. 

Although the idea behind fractionated coconut oil is the same, let's give Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals credit where credit is deserved.. here's what they have to say about fractionated coconut oil:

Fractionated coconut oil is a fraction of the coconut oil from which almost all the long chain triglycerides are removed, thus leaving mainly the medium-chain triglycerides and making it an absolutely saturated oil. This saturation gives it a very long shelf life and greatly increased stability. In addition, fractionating raises the comparative concentration of Capric acid and Caprylic acid, thus giving it more of antioxidant and disinfecting effect.

-Premium quality, 100% Pure and Natural Fractionated Coconut Oil

-Odorless, Colorless and no greasy Feelings

-Does not stain and easily washes out of clothing and sheets

-Does not become solid like regular coconut oil but keeps all the great properties

-It has very long shelf life.

Method:

For this, hydrolysis of coconut oil is first carried out. Then, the product is passed through steam distillation to obtain the fractionated coconut oil. The result is a thin oil full of medium-chain triglycerides.

Researching the difference was definitely worth it- knowing that this oil has a much longer shelf life is awesome, for those of us that don't use coconut oil every day. Plus, it makes it more saturated, and it has more antioxidants and is therefore more disinfecting than regular coconut oil. 

To me, this makes fractionated coconut oil a better option for use as a beauty / wellness product- for moisturizing the body and for using on wounds and burns. I wouldn't use this so much for cooking, though. 

After using this oil for a few weeks, I am absolutely loving this stuff. Plus, I conveniently received this product just after getting tattooed and it was an absolute godsend. I definitely feel that it sped up the healing process. 

I have a feeling that fractionated coconut oil is about to become much, much more popular. Jump on the bandwagon now, before everyone else does- you can purchase an entire 16 oz bottle of Magestic Pure Cosmeceuticals' fractionated coconut oil on amazon for only $14.95-   a great price for such a potent product. If you're looking to try out a few different brands, Pure Body Cosmecetucials fractionated coconut oil is just $14.45 for a decent sized bottle that will last you forever. I'd certainly do it up. I mean, after all.. I'm curious to know how my skin would look if I exclusively used these oils only for a few years.