Organic traditions raw virgin coconut oil is pure, cold-pressed and unrefined coconut oil which can be used for both cosmetic and cooking purposes. It contains a rich source of caprylic acid, lauric acid, capric acid, vitamin e and antimicrobial lipids, which together, have immune-boosting properties. Coconut oil also contains an array of short to medium-chain fatty acids that may prove beneficial for weight loss. Organic traditions raw virgin coconut oil can also be used outside the confines of the kitchen as part of a way to significantly improve the health and appearance of the hair and skin. It is abundant in essential proteins that nourish & repair damaged hair, and improve the moisture & lipid content of dry skin respectively.