Carrier Oils

For your convenience, we carry 2 oz. and 4 oz. bottles of Almond (sweet) and Coconut (fractionated) carrier oils. 
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Fractionated Coconut Oil

Many people are familiar with whole coconut oil, which is a solid at room temperature, but do not have experience with Fractionated or Light Coconut Oil. If you haven't tried it, you are missing out on a truly great carrier oil. All carrier oils consist of a class of molecules called fatty acid triglycerides, which means they contain three, long-chain fatty ester groups. Most all plant derived carrier oils consist entirely of what are called "unsaturated" fatty acid triglycerides and their long fatty ester side chains are typically 16 to 20+ carbon units long. The double bonds in these side chains are susceptible to oxidation over time. Their reaction with oxygen is what produces the rancid odor that you may have noticed in your carrier oils when they get old. Whole coconut oil also has some quite long unsaturated fatty acid triglycerides (which is why it is a solid at room temperature). But the coconut oil is special in that it has a relatively high percentage of shorter length (C8, C10), completely saturated (no double bonds) triglycerides. These smaller fatty acid triglycerides are separated from the whole coconut oil to make Fractionated Coconut Oil. The separation process involves a simple physical separation, so there are no chemical residues. This is a very wonderful oil that absorbs into the skin very quickly and doesn't leave you feeling greasy. Has a very light aroma and is clear so it will not stain fabrics.   ~  Butterfly Express April 2007 Newsletter