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Traditional Coconut Oil – Sustainably Sourced & Ethically Produced
Discover the essence of authentic skincare with our Traditional Ghanaian Coconut Oil, a time-honored ingredient renowned for its purity and efficacy. Extracted from coconuts grown in the lush, tropical regions of Ghana, this coconut oil is perfect for crafting natural and organic skincare, soap, and cosmetic products
Benefits of Traditional Coconut Oil for Skincare, Cosmetics, and Soap:
Deep Moisturization: Penetrates deeply into the skin, providing long-lasting hydration and combating dryness.
Antimicrobial Properties: Contains lauric acid, which has natural antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it effective in treating skin infections and acne.
Rich in Antioxidants: Packed with vitamins E and K, it helps to protect and repair the skin from damage caused by free radicals.
Nourishing Hair Treatment: Conditions and strengthens hair, promoting shine and reducing protein loss.
Gentle Make-up Remover: Serves as a natural and gentle option for removing makeup without irritating the skin.
Anti-aging Effects: Encourages collagen production, improving skin elasticity and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Versatile Use in Soap Making: Provides a rich lather and creamy texture to soap bars, enhancing cleansing efficacy and moisturizing qualities.
Soothe Skin Irritations: Helps in reducing inflammation and irritation from conditions like eczema and dermatitis.
Natural Lip Balm: Moisturizes and protects chapped lips, keeping them soft and supple.
Traditional coconut oil is a versatile and natural addition to skincare and cosmetic regimes, offering numerous benefits for skin and hair health.
Key Features:
- Ethically Sourced: Our coconut oil is meticulously produced by skilled women farmers in Ghana who utilize traditional methods passed down through generations. Each purchase supports fair trade practices, providing these hardworking women with fair wages and enhancing their quality of life.
- Sustainable Production: We are dedicated to sustainability. Our coconut oil is extracted using eco-friendly methods that respect the environment and maintain the integrity of Ghana's natural resources. By choosing our product, you contribute to the preservation of local ecosystems and support sustainable agricultural practices.
- Natural and Organic: Free from artificial additives and harsh chemicals, our traditional coconut oil is an all-natural ingredient ideal for your skincare, soap, and cosmetic formulations. It’s perfect for those who seek pure, organic solutions for their beauty routines.
- Nutrient-Rich Benefits: Brimming with beneficial fatty acids, including lauric and capric acids, our coconut oil provides exceptional hydration and nourishment. It deeply moisturizes and rejuvenates the skin, helping to improve texture and maintain a healthy, radiant glow. Its versatile nature makes it an excellent base for a variety of DIY products, from soothing body balms to rich, lathering soaps.
- Authentic and Effective: Produced using age-old techniques, our coconut oil retains its traditional qualities, ensuring that you receive a product that embodies both heritage and high performance. Its natural, gentle aroma and smooth consistency make it a pleasure to work with in any homemade formulation.
Make a Difference: When you choose our Traditional Ghanaian Coconut Oil, you’re not only enhancing your skincare products with a high-quality ingredient but also supporting a fair and sustainable trade. Your choice helps uplift the lives of the women who produce it, ensuring your beauty products are as meaningful as they are effective.
Embrace the richness of traditional craftsmanship and the benefits of our Ghanaian coconut oil in your natural and organic beauty creations.
DIY
Traditional coconut oil is an outstanding choice for DIY enthusiasts crafting their own skincare, cosmetics, and soap. Its smooth, rich texture melts effortlessly, blending seamlessly with other ingredients to enhance your formulations.
This versatile oil is incredibly easy to work with, making it ideal for a variety of projects, from deeply moisturizing body butters to rejuvenating facial masks and luxurious soaps.
Its natural emollient properties provide excellent hydration and nourishment, while its gentle, mild aroma adds a touch of tropical indulgence to your creations.
With its blend of ease and effectiveness, traditional coconut oil ensures that your DIY beauty products are both enjoyable to make and incredibly rewarding to use.
And, added bonus, every order supports hard-working women in Ghana. See how in our Impact Report
How to Use
With lots of great benefits, coconut oil is a popular ingredient in product formulations. It is an excellent addition to body butters and lotions, thanks to its hydrating properties, but also works to cleanse and nourish the skin in soaps.
Not sure where to start? Check out our recipes featuring coconut oil here.
Product Specifications
TRADITIONAL COCONUT OIL (ORGANIC) |
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Common Name |
Traditional Coconut Oil |
INCI Name |
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil |
Appearance |
Semi-solid oil at room temperature |
Odor |
Coconut scent |
Color |
Light yellow |
Flash point |
> 287˚C / 550˚F |
Solubility |
Water-insoluble |
Melting Point |
23-26˚C / 75-80˚F |
Specific Gravity |
0.89 |
SAP Value |
0.195 |
KOH Value |
0.27 |
Label for Supply |
No hazard label required. This product is not classified as dangerous under the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009. |
Shelf Life |
2 years |
Origin |
Ghana |
Packaging |
500g (1.1lb), 1kg (2.2lb), 2kg (4.4lb), 3kg (6.6lb), 5kg (11 lb), 10kg (22lb) & 20kg (44lb) |
Certificate of Analysis |
Available here [request a copy] |
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) |
Available here |
Why Choose Baraka?
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COCONUT INTERCROPPING
Check out this interview with the founder of Baraka’s partner, Ava Virgin Coconut Oil, discussing intercropping and its contribution to sustainability and food security.
COCONUT OILS
FROM OUR HANDS TO YOURS
Baraka’s coconut oils support small-holder farmers in Ghana’s Western Region. For most women and families this is the mainstay of their economy. Baraka and its local partners encourage and support multi-cropping, especially the growing of vegetables and food crops for household nutrition and sustenance.
ALL NATURAL
No chemicals, additives, animal testing, or harsh industrial processing. Just pure, natural, virgin coconut oil.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Every time you purchase Baraka’s coconut oils you have a direct impact on the women, families, and communities in northern Ghana. Not only does your order provide the dignity of income to hardworking women but helps support educational and economic projects in the community.
BENEFITS
Our traditional coconut oil has lots of great benefits:
- Reduces dryness and seals moisture into the skin.
- High in lauric acid which adds a smooth texture to product formulations and also boosts collagen production to maintain the skin’s elasticity.
- Rich in antioxidants, like vitamin E, to protect the skin and reduce signs of ageing.
- Has anti-inflammatory properties to soothe irritated skin.
- Delicious natural coconutty scent.