Copra Oil BIO, 1 L

Why Copra Oil Remains a Core Solid Fat for Multi-Industry Formulations

Copra Oil BIO in a 1 liter pack is pressed from dried coconut meat, retaining a dense, naturally solid texture at room temperature along with a rich fatty acid profile. This volume suits small studio manufacturers and mid-scale workshops that need enough raw material to trial formulations and run limited commercial batches without excess leftover stock. Given its firm consistency, the product belongs to the Butters category, a section familiar to formulators working with body butters, balms and dense emulsions.

Globally, copra oil sees the strongest demand from the food industry, where it is used in margarine production, confectionery coatings, bakery fats and dairy fat replacers, as well as from technical manufacturing, where it serves as a base for lubricant blends, candle compositions and biodiesel feedstock. Cosmetic manufacturing is another major consumer: the oil appears in nourishing creams, body balms, hair treatments and solid butters thanks to its ability to form a protective film and soften skin. Household chemistry and, to a smaller extent, small-batch soap making also rely on copra for its saturated acids that give finished products firmness and stable lather.

In formulations, this oil pairs well with complementary plant fats. To increase firmness in a butter or candle blend, manufacturers combine it with Palm Kernel Oil, while a lighter, faster-absorbing texture is achieved by adding Unrefined Coconut Oil. For hair care blends, copra oil is frequently used alongside Coconut Hair Oil, producing rich treatments for dry ends and scalp.

In cosmetic recipes, the oil is introduced into the fat phase during melting at around 60-70 degrees Celsius, then blended with emulsifiers and active ingredients. Recommended dosage in creams and lotions ranges from 5 to 15 percent, while solid butters and lip balms can contain 20-30 percent of the total fat phase. For food and technical applications, dosage depends on the specific manufacturing process and desired firmness of the final product. Store the oil in a tightly sealed container, away from direct sunlight, in a cool dry place at temperatures not exceeding 25 degrees Celsius; the oil naturally solidifies at lower temperatures without any loss of quality and can be gently warmed before use.

Firming Body Butter Bar

Copra Oil BIO 200 g

Palm Kernel Oil 60 g

Unrefined Coconut Oil 40 g

Shea butter 100 g

Sweet almond oil 30 ml

Melt the copra oil, palm kernel oil and coconut oil together over a water bath at about 60 degrees Celsius until fully liquid, then remove from heat and stir in the shea butter until it softens and blends smoothly. Add the almond oil, mix well and pour the warm mixture into silicone molds. Let the bars set at room temperature for several hours or refrigerate briefly to speed hardening, then unmold and store in a cool place; use the finished bars for daily moisturizing of elbows, knees and rough skin areas.