It's become a global trend. Everyone's talking about it. There are many stories, often with conflicting information . But few really know the truth about coconut oil.

Behind the exotic and natural image, there is often an opaque and unethical market, made up of low-cost production, poor quality raw materials, environmental, human and animal exploitation and a lack of transparency.

The truth about industrial coconut oil

Thanks to our many years of experience in the vegetable oil sector , we have been able to observe up close the dynamics that govern the industrial production of coconut oil – and its darker sides.

The main problem? Copra production .

What is copra?

More simply dried pulp, it is the part of the coconut that is transformed into low-quality coconut oil .

Copra is obtained from fallen coconuts and is usually dried on special racks over the heat of a fire until it turns gray and smells rancid . The copra is then pressed through centrifuges , and the oil is treated with chemicals that bleach and purify it —in the past, it was known as " dirty oil ."

This type of oil is produced at very low costs by dishonest producers and intermediaries, who work in contexts in which:

• labor and raw materials are underpaid ,
• the supply chain is long, untraceable and often manipulated ,
• and further treatments (e.g. deodorization, refining) and mixing with low-quality oils are frequently used.

A sadly widespread reality, even in certified "organic" circuits, which unscrupulously tramples on consumer trust.

On the skin, this low-quality oil feels very different from the pure oil obtained by cold-pressing fresh coconut pulp .

Pure coconut oil: another story, another world

To produce pure coconut oil (read the full story of Coccoon's processing here ), coconuts are hand-picked by expert pickers—not exploited animals—who select the perfect nuts for cold-pressing the fresh pulp. No copra is used!

The oil is then filtered by simple gravity , without the use of chemicals or aggressive processes. It has a natural, light, and delicate aroma, free from added flavors.
Pure coconut oil is a very fine and light oil that melts to the touch, like a natural caress for the skin , and begins to solidify below 24°C , passing from the liquid to the solid state with the precision of a biological thermometer .

Virgin coconut oil has nothing to do with the generic coconut oil that so many people talk about and about which you can read so many stories and conflicting opinions.

The benefits of pure coconut oil

Pure coconut oil is a rare gem. It has nothing to do with the generic coconut oil (often obtained from copra) that so many people talk about and about which we read so many stories and conflicting opinions.

The virgin, unrefined one is an excellent source of vitamins A and E.

Vitamin A has anti-free radical properties, thus protecting against tissue degradation. Vitamin E is a natural antioxidant .

Furthermore, thanks to the high quantity of lauric acid (57%) , a saturated fatty acid also contained in breast milk which has an affinity with the skin and hair proteins , coconut oil acts as a powerful natural antimicrobial (against viruses, bacteria, fungi), as a soothing and softening agent.

Unlike copra oil, which is sold on a dirty and counterfeit market , pure coconut oil is a precious gift for our skin : a nourishing and delicate ingredient, ideal especially for sensitive skin (even children's) and with many different uses (discover the multifunctionality of pure coconut oil ).

Ethics, quality and truth: our choice

Our mission is clear: to offer only pure, ethical and traceable coconut oil .
It is this rare and precious ingredient that makes the entire Coccoon line unique.

Each drop contains:

• respect for those who cultivate and work it,
• the protection of environmental and animal resources,
• the quality your skin (and your body) deserve.

Would you like to try it on?

Discover our pure coconut oil here and incorporate it into your daily eco-minimalist routine. It will change your life and you'll never need any other creams or ointments again.