Coconut oil is my favorite carrier oil because it has so many beneficial properties. Its the perfect base for any homemade ointment or skincare product, especially diaper rash cream and lip balm. Coconut oil is also absorbed quickly by the skin and moisturizes well. It is solid at room temperature, so if that's not what you want your finished product to be, use it with another carrier oil. Otherwise, use coconut oil as a base. Botanical Name: Cocos Nucifera Color: White (solid unrefined room temp.) Light Yellow to clear (when liquid) Scent Aroma: Mild, Coconut Viscosity: Solid (Room Temperature) Light (Liquid 76 Degree Melting Point) Source: Dehydrated Coconut Meat Shelf Life: 2 to 4 years unrefined Contains: Vitamin E, Squalene, Sterol, Tocopherols Fatty Acids: Caprylic, Capric, Lauric, Linoleic, Myristic, Oleic, Palmitic, Stearic Uses: Food, Skincare, Massage, Hair care, Cosmetics, Household Benefits Properties: Moisturizing, Conditioning, Protective Properties, Does not clog pores, Non Greasy, Doesn't stain, Helps extend shelf life of other carrier oils, Make sure you purchase cold or expeller pressed organic unrefined , Refined oils, Part refined and fractionated lack nutrients. Good For: Dry Skin, Oily Skin, Sensitive Skin, Sunblock, Dry Hair, Split Ends, Cosmetics, Creams, Soaps Coconut Cream Or Virgin aka Virgin Coconut Oil Shelf Life of 2 – 4 years Botanical Name: Cocos nucifera Origin: India Extraction Method: Cold Pressed Centrifuged Organic Virgin Color: Thick white, not oil consistency, but creamy – except in warm weather it will go completely clear. Obtained From: Fresh coconut flesh Uses: Smells so beautiful! Conditioning, protective, and helps to keep other carrier oils from going rancid. This is the one gals have been using to spot treat their acne.Versatile Applications: Suitable for food, skincare, massage, hair care, cosmetics, and household uses. Fatty Acid Composition: Includes Caprylic, Capric, Lauric, Linoleic, Myristic, Oleic, Palmitic, and Stearic acids. Nutritional Content: Contains Vitamin E, Squalene, Sterol, and Tocopherols. Consistency and Appearance: Thick white creamy consistency at room temperature, transforms to clear liquid in warm weather. Origin and Processing: Cold pressed and centrifuged from fresh coconut flesh sourced from India. Storage Information: Long shelf life of 2-4 years when properly stored. Physical Characteristics: White when solid at room temperature, light yellow to clear when liquid, mild coconut scent, sourced from dehydrated coconut meat. Product Properties: Coconut oil absorbs quickly by the skin and moisturizes well, solid at room temperature, can be used with another carrier oil as base.