Palm Kernel Oil (PKO)

Description

Palm kernel oil (PKO) contains primarily trigylcerides with short chain fatty acids. Nearly 64% consist of lauric (C12) and myristic (C14) acids. It has anti-ageing properties that promote the elasticity and suppleness of skin. It is usually helpful for the mature and dry skin. It is used for massage treatments due to its moisturizing and softening properties.

Description:
Our Palm Kernel Oil (Refined) is extracted mechanically from the kernels of the fruits of the oil palm without further additives. It contains mainly saturated fatty acids such as lauric acid, myristic and palmitic acid and has a light yellow (clear) color.

Its chemical composition is quite different from that of palm oil and it is rich in lauric and myristic fatty acids. These acids enhances the absorption of the oil into the skin and hair. It is an excellent substitution for coconut oil in soap making. It produces hard soap with excellent lather.

This natural oil is particularly well known for its antibiotic, healing properties and multiple health benefits, especially it helps promote healthy skin by keeping it supple. it is an excellent oil for hair growth .

Palm Kernel Oil (Refined) hydrates the skin, nourishes the skin afflicted by eczema, psoriasis, and stretch marks, boosts immunity, and delays the onset of wrinkles.

Used in hair, Palm kernel Oil reduces hair loss while simultaneously slowing the appearance of graying hair.

Palm Kernel oil produces a hard bar that can lather will in all types of water.

INCI: Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil

Recommended Usage: 1-100%

Extraction Method: Refined

Appearance: Light Yellow

Application: Palm kernel oil is used in a variety of soaps, hair care, lotions and as a massage oil.

BENEFITS OF PKO:
– Palm kernel oil is a rich antioxidants agent that contains vitamin E. And vitamin E, coupled with the antioxidants properties in it, help prevent the signs and symptoms of aging.

– Observation has also shown that the use of palm kernel oil does not only prevent fine lines, it helps delay sagging and wrinkled skin. And according to research findings, palm kernel oil offers protection from the adverse effects of UV rays and several other toxic substances.

– Palm Kernel Oil is commonly used in soap manufacturing to give a great lather and to harden soaps. It has amazing moisturizing and skin softening properties and popular in skincare formulations.

– Palm kernel oil increases hair growth
Palm kernel oil has not only shown amazing results, in terms of growth, when applied to the hair, it also encourages thicker hair as well as preventing hair fall.
In addition, palm kernel oil nourishes the hair and makes it stronger than usual as a result of the conditioning it provides.

– It helps to detoxify the body

Palm kernel oil does not only remove toxins from the body, it also purifies every cell of the body as well as rejuvenating them.

– It helps in softening the skin

Apart from being an anti-aging agent, palm kernel oil also helps in making the skin soft without the skin getting greasy in appearance.
This is why most soap and cream industry have continued to make use of its oil as ingredients when producing their products.
Providing comprehensive benefits that are often overlooked, palm kernel oil helps in combating itchy skin, as well as providing relief to ragged cuticles.

Shelf Life: Users can expect a shelf life of up to 2 years with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight).

Storage: It is recommended that cold-pressed carrier oils be kept in a cool, dark place to maintain freshness and achieve maximum shelf life.

DISCLAIMER:
– DAKITZ NATURAL PRODUCTS are for cosmetic, personal care formulations and are meant for external use only unless otherwise STATED.

– We recommend working with a chemist or a formulator if you’re not advanced in formulating.

– This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

– Kindly note that you are responsible for researching, testing, and understanding ingredients before buying.