{"id":4713,"date":"2016-07-22T08:00:26","date_gmt":"2016-07-22T14:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ulprospector.com\/knowledge\/?p=4713"},"modified":"2019-04-18T13:45:51","modified_gmt":"2019-04-18T19:45:51","slug":"pcc-coconut-oil-a-personal-care-powerhouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/4713\/pcc-coconut-oil-a-personal-care-powerhouse\/","title":{"rendered":"Coconut Oil: A Personal-Care Powerhouse"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coconut oil <\/a>\"coconut-oil\"<\/a>is an important industrial oil extracted from the kernels or meat of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm (c<\/i>ocos nucifera<\/i>). It has been referred to as the tree of life because of its many uses. Refined coconut oil is a triglyceride oil<\/a> that is an important import source of saturated fatty acids commonly used in making personal care-ingredients. It contains \u00a0the highest concentration of saturated fatty acids of any common vegetable oil\u201493 percent. These saturated fatty acids include caprylic<\/a> (7 percent), decanoic<\/a> (5 percent), lauric<\/a> (47 percent), myristic<\/a> (21 percent), palmitic<\/a> (10 percent) and stearic<\/a> (3% percent).<\/p>\n

Coconut fatty acids<\/a> used in making personal-care ingredients normally use a regular grade, containing all of the short- and long-chain saturated fatty acids, and a stripped grade, containing only lauric, myristic, palmitic and stearic fatty acids. Because of its high saturated fat content, coconut oil is also quite stable and can last up to six months at 24\u00b0C without spoiling.<\/p>\n

Most grades of coconut oil are usually made from copra, dried coconut kernel, which is placed in a hydraulic press with added heat to extract \u00a0the oil. This typically yields more than 60 percent oil by dry weight. Some coconut oil processors also use solvents such as hexane to increase their yield. They then refine the oil to remove certain free fatty acids that make the oil \u00a0susceptible \u00a0to oxidation. A thousand mature coconuts weighing approximately 1,440 kilograms yield around 70 liters of coconut oil1.<\/p>\n

Organic virgin coconut oil<\/a> is a white to slightly yellow solid with the melting point of 25\u00b0C. Other types used in personal care are refined<\/a>, bleached and deodorized grades. Other commercially available forms include coconut milk<\/a> and coconut water<\/a>. Coconut milk is an oil-in-water emulsion made by grating the white inner flesh of the nut and mixing it with a small amount of water to suspend the fat present. Emulsifiers and stabilizers are added to promote good shelf-life. It can also be made by emulsifying the pure oil directly into water. Milks typically contain 20 to 22 percent oil (thick form) or 5 to 7 percent oil (thin form)2. Coconut milk also is reported to contain zeatin, a plant hormone claimed to be effective at treating aged skin.<\/p>\n

Coconut water is the clear liquid inside young green coconuts and is comprised of 95 percent water, 4 percent carbohydrates and protein, and a total oil content under 1 percent.<\/p>\n

Coconut oil has traditionally been used as a folkloric treatment for cancer, diabetes, diarrhea, dry skin and hair, and psoriasis. \u00a0Coconut oil is also used as an antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral agent for the treatment of dermal infections3. Numerous studies have demonstrated the antimicrobial properties of coconut oil, which are believed to be due to the presence of medium-chain triglycerides<\/a> of lauric acid and capric acid. These glycerides \u00a0can be hydrolyzed into the active monoglyceride or fatty-acid forms when taken internally or topically applied to the skin or scalp.<\/p>\n

Previous studies have shown that lauric acid and capric acid were active against all gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and candida albicans<\/i>. Compared to glyceride derivatives, the free-acid form of lauricoflauric acid had the highest bacteriostatic activity5. Another study using a 5 percent coconut oil carbomer gel demonstrated good in vitro antimicrobial activity against a broad variety of microorganisms6. Activity against propionibacterium acnes<\/i> and candida albicans<\/i> suggests coconut oil could be helpful in treating acne and dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis.<\/p>\n

Historically, coconut oil has been used as a hair dressing in developing tropical countries. In a published study, coconut oil was shown to reduce hair damage when it is used as a pre-wash conditioner and improve the appearance of bleached, damaged hair7. It was also shown to outperform sunflower oil and mineral oil and was the only oil that reduced protein loss due to excessive brushing and combing8.<\/p>\n

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  1. Coconut Oil. c2016. San Francisco (CA):Wikipedia; [updated 2016 May 29]. https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coconut_oil<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Coconut Milk. c2016. San Francisco (CA):Wikipedia; [updated 2016 May 29]. https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coconut_milk<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. 5 Best Uses of Coconut Oil for Hair. c2016. Nashville (TN): Dr. Axe; [accessed 2016 Jun 13]. http:\/\/draxe.com\/coconut-oil-for-hair\/<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Elmore LK, Nance G, Singleton S, Lorenz L. Treatment of Dermal Infections With Topical Coconut Oil. Natural Medicine Journal<\/i>, May 2014; 6 (5)<\/li>\n
  5. Kabara JJ, Swieczkowski DM, Conley AJ, Truant JP. Fatty acids and derivatives as antimicrobial agents. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy<\/i>. 1972;2(1):23-28.<\/li>\n
  6. Sheshala R, Ying LT, Hui LS, Barua A, Dua K. Development and Antimicrobial Potential of Topical Formulations Containing Cocos Nucifera Linn. Anti-Inflammatory & Anti-Allergy Agents in Medicinal Chemistry. 2013; 12(3): 253-64.<\/li>\n
  7. Rele AS, Mohile RB Effect of Coconut Oil on Prevention of Hair Damage Part I. Journal of Cosmetic Science. <\/i>Nov\/Dec 1999;, 50: 327-339.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Rele AS, Mohile RB. Effect of Mineral Oil, Sunflower Oil, and Coconut Oil on prevention of Hair Damage. Journal of Cosmetic Science.<\/i> Mar\/Apr 2003; 54: 175-192.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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While at Procter & Gamble, George was one of the top inventors, with 354 granted and filed global patents (201 U.S. patents). He helped develop many of the core platform technologies used in skin care today with numerous products commercialized under the Olay, Bain de Soleil, Clearasil, Noxzema and SK2 brands. Previously, George was a Senior Chemist and Manager in the area of skin care product development, as well as the Director of Exploratory Formulation for Charles of the Ritz Group. During this time, George received the President\u2019s Cup Award for outstanding business contribution and developed numerous marketed skin care products under the Bain de Soleil, Jean Nate, Yves Saint Laurent and Charles of the Ritz Brands. George is a current member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists and is on the scientific advisory board for Cosmetics & Toiletries Magazine. He is a frequent guest lecturer for numerous key global suppliers, as well as for local and national SCC meetings. George is an avid tennis player and follower of the sport. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. 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