What on earth is fractionated coconut oil???????

Fractionated coconut oil is a clear, liquid carrier oil made by separating medium-chain triglycerides through heating. It is widely used for skin moisturization, essential oil dilution, and hair care. It does NOT sit on the surface of your skin the way NON fractionated coconut oil does. It won’t clog pores either.

Key Properties and Benefits

• Stays Liquid: Remains liquid at room temperature and does not solidify like regular coconut oil.
• Fast Absorbing: Penetrates the skin quickly without leaving a heavy, greasy residue.
• Long Shelf Life: Highly stable, resists turning rancid, and withstands changing temperatures.
• Non-Comedogenic: Lightweight texture moisturizes skin without clogging pores. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Common Uses

• Aromatherapy: Acts as the ideal odorless carrier oil to dilute potent essential oils for topical application.
• Cosmetics: Functions as a gentle natural makeup remover or an ingredient in DIY lotions and massage oils.
• Hair Care: Smoothes frizz, adds shine, and nourishes the scalp when used in small amounts or hair masks.

Here are three specific, highly customizable recipes using fractionated coconut oil for hair care, aromatherapy, and body care.

1. Nourishing Leave-In Hair Serum

This lightweight serum smooths frizz, protects strands, and nourishes the scalp without leaving hair greasy. [1, 2]

• Container: 2 oz glass spray bottle [1]
• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz Fractionated Coconut Oil
  • 20 drops Lavender Essential Oil
  • 13 drops Rosemary Essential Oil [1]
• Instructions: Fill the glass spray bottle nearly to the top with the fractionated coconut oil. Add the lavender and rosemary essential oils directly into the bottle. Secure the spray cap tightly and shake well to evenly distribute the oils. [1]
• How to Use: Spray 2 to 4 pumps onto damp hair after showering, focusing on the mid-lengths to the ends, and massage it gently into your scalp. [1]

2. “Uplifting Citrus” Aromatherapy Roll-On

Fractionated coconut oil serves as an odorless, shelf-stable carrier that preserves the integrity of essential oils for topical application. [1]

• Container: 10 mL amber glass roll-on bottle [1]
• Ingredients:
  • ~10 mL Fractionated Coconut Oil
  • 2 drops Orange Essential Oil
  • 2 drops Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil [1]
• Instructions: Remove the roller ball cap from your 10 mL bottle. Carefully add your orange and lemon eucalyptus essential drops into the bottom of the glass. Fill the remaining space to the top with fractionated coconut oil, leave a tiny bit of headspace, snap the roller ball back on, and shake vigorously. [1, 2, 3, 4]
• How to Use: Roll the blend onto your pulse points—like your wrists or behind your ears—whenever you need an energizing boost. [1, 2]

3. Hydrating Tropical Body & Face Oil

This simple two-ingredient recipe leverages the fast-absorbing qualities of fractionated coconut oil to create a deeply hydrating, dewy skin glaze. [1]

• Container: Clean 4 oz pump or dropper bottle [1, 2]
• Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup Fractionated Coconut Oil
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Papaya (cubed) [1]
• Instructions: Mash the cubed papaya thoroughly in a small bowl. Transfer the mashed fruit to a small cooking pot over medium-low heat and pour the fractionated coconut oil over it. Gently simmer the mixture for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat, let it cool completely, and strain the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into your storage bottle. [1, 2]
• How to Use: Smooth a few drops over clean, damp skin right after a shower to lock in moisture. [1]