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Fractionated Coconut

Carrier Oil

Cocos nucifera

Origin: Tropical coastal regions worldwide

About

Fractionated coconut oil is a lightweight, colourless, and odourless carrier that remains liquid at room temperature unlike its virgin counterpart. It is highly stable and provides excellent glide, making it a popular choice for sports and therapeutic massage.

Coconut oil has been used throughout tropical Asia and the Pacific for over 4,000 years. The fractionated form, which removes long-chain fatty acids to keep it liquid at room temperature, was developed in the 20th century specifically for therapeutic and cosmetic applications.

Benefits

  • Nearly odourless — neutral base for scented blends
  • Very long shelf life
  • Lightweight and non-greasy
  • Excellent glide for deep tissue work
  • Hydrating without blocking pores

Pairings (13)

Excellent
Peppermint

Fractionated coconut's neutral, lightweight glide is the ideal carrier for peppermint's cooling, analgesic properties in sports massage.

Excellent
Cardamom

Fractionated coconut is a light, non-greasy, odourless carrier that is an ideal base for showcasing cardamom's warm aromatic profile in massage.

Excellent
Lemongrass

A lightweight, non-greasy, odourless carrier that is ideal for diluting lemongrass to a safe concentration for massage.

Excellent
Bergamot

Fractionated coconut is a light, odourless carrier that allows bergamot's aroma to shine without interference, ideal for all massage types.

Excellent
Rose Otto

Lightweight, odourless, and non-greasy, Fractionated Coconut is an ideal carrier that lets Rose Otto's aroma and properties shine fully.

Excellent
Rosemary

Lightweight, odourless, and fully liquid, fractionated coconut is an ideal carrier that allows rosemary's scent and therapeutic properties to shine without interference.

Excellent
Tea Tree

Lightweight, non-comedogenic, and odourless, Fractionated Coconut is one of the best carriers for Tea Tree in skin and body massage blends.

Excellent
Lavender

A light, odourless, and highly stable carrier that allows lavender's therapeutic aroma and properties to shine without interference — a professional staple pairing.

Excellent
Grapeseed

Both are light, non-greasy oils with fast-to-medium absorbency that blend seamlessly for an ultra-smooth massage base.

Excellent
Neem

Fractionated coconut is the ideal base carrier for diluting neem — light, odourless, and fast-absorbing, it balances neem's heaviness and pungency perfectly.

Excellent
Pomegranate Seed

Fractionated coconut is a perfect lightweight diluent for pomegranate seed, improving spreadability and absorbency while keeping the blend stable and skin-friendly.

Excellent
Sweet Almond

Fractionated coconut's ultra-light, non-greasy texture blends seamlessly with sweet almond to create a versatile, long-lasting massage base.

Compatible

Properties

Aroma
virtually odourless
Consistency
light
Absorbency
fast
Shelf Life
24 months