- Coconut oil, also known
as coconut butter, is a tropical oil extracted from copra with many
applications. Coconut oil constitutes seven percent of the total export
income of the Philippines, the world's largest exporter of the
product.
- Coconut oil is a fat
consisting of about 90% saturated fat. The oil contains predominantly
medium chain triglycerides, with 86.5% saturated fatty acids, 5.8%
monounsaturated fatty acids, and 1.8% polyunsaturated fatty acids. Of
the saturated fatty acids, coconut oil is primarily 44.6% lauric acid,
16.8% myristic acid and 8.2% palmitic acid, although it contains seven
different saturated fatty acids in total. Its only monounsaturated fatty
acid is oleic acid while its only polyunsaturated fatty acid is linoleic
acid.
- Coconut oil is
excellent as a skin moisturizer. A study shows that extra virgin coconut
oil is as effective and safe as mineral oil when used as a moisturizer,
with absence of adverse reactions. Although not suitable for use
with condoms, coconut oil is an excellent, inexpensive, lubricant for
sexual intercourse.
- Coconut oil can also
help in healing Keratosis pilaris by moisturising the affected area. The
coconut oil should be applied in the shower, and may cause the KP bumps
to disappear. Coconut oil has been tested for use as a feedstock for
biodiesel to be used as a diesel engine fuel. In this manner it can be
applied to power generation and transport using diesel engines.
- The coconut oil market
accounts for 72 per cent share in the hair oil market. In the branded
coconut hair oil market, Marico (with Parachute) and Dabur are the
leading players. The market for branded coconut oil is valued at
approximately US$ 174 million.
- A Consumer Care
Company, claims to be growing at 25 per cent in spite of the hair oil
segment growing by a mere 2.5 per cent this year. The company has also
decided to enhance its retail presence by nearly 20 per cent from the
existing 5 lakh retail outlets in an attempt to reach the rural parts.
Targeting a Rs 500-crore turnover over the next 3-5 years, the company
expects its flagship brands to emerge as Rs 100-crore brands each in
future.
- Hair care product
imports have grown at an annualized rate of roughly 5% over the last
four calendar years, from $US 36.6 million in 2000 to $US 57 million in
2004. The sub sector's value has grown through the popularity of
higher-margin products and growth in areas such as colorants and styling
agents.
- Dabur Amla hair oil is
large hair oil brand in the GCC and commands more than 50 per cent
of the market. Dabur Vatika Hair Oil, another key Dabur brand, is the
market leader in the value-added pure coconut hair oils category.
- Marico owns well-known
brands such as Parachute, Saffola, Sweekar, Shanti Amla, Hair &
Care, Revive, Mediker, Oil of Malabar and the Sil range of processed
foods.
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General
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- General information
about hair
- Hair care
- Hair types, their
problems and treatments
- Coconut oil
- Types of coconut
oil
- Origin and botanical
traits of Amla
- hair oil
Manufacturing
Process
- Preparation of jojoba
oil
- Manufacturing methods
of virgin coconut oil
- Production of coconut
oil
- Production process of
virgin coconut oil in Central America
- Production of coconut
flour and virgin coconut oil
- Manufacturing process
of virgin coconut oil-Video file
Company
Profiles
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products
- India
Company
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Company
- Esoteric oils CC
- The Drug
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- Indian hair oil
- Narang Medical
- Quality First
International
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Consultants
- Dermatology
Consultants
- Ellar Group
- Experts in hair care
products
- Project
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Projects and
Applications
- Best oil spill
cleaner
- Coconut oil for power
generation by EPC in Samoa
- Hair oil- project
information
- Hair today gone
tomorrow
- Virgin
oil-The smarter
fat that helps promote weight loss
- Using coconut oil as an
engine fuel
- Virgin oil in
beautifying skin
Material Safety Data
Sheet
- Coconut oil
- Coconut oil,
refined
- Science Stuff Inc-
coconut oil
- The buying group-
coconut oil
- Safety data for coconut
oil acid diethanolamine condensate
- Virgin coconut
oil
- Hair loss fact
sheet
Products
- Carols Daughter hair
oils
- hair care
products
- Botanical hair care
products
- Pure jojoba oil
- Neem hair oil
- Rosemary hair
oil
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Patents and Technology
- Hair oils
- Hair tonic
- Hair styling oil
- Hair oil
applicator
- Hair clipper having oil
pad
- Hair care products with
natural
- Hair treatment
products
- Hair care composition
for conditioning hair with silicone oil
- New silicone
technologies for ethnic hair care
Market
- Fast moving consumer
goods
- Hair oils: Time for
consolidation
- Revolution in herbal
hair care industry
- Implementing rules and
regulations to enforce standards in the production and marketing of
virgin coconut oil
- Bajaj upbeat about hair oil market
- Venezuelan hair care products market
overview
- Olive- Region's
first exclusive olive hair oil
Report
- Amla products- Overall
report
- Evaluation of the
clinical efficacy and safety of “Anti-Dandruff Shampoo” in the treatment
of dandruff
- Strategy and
business plan towards achievement of its Vision 2010.
- A herbal solution
for dandruff
- Use of plant extracts
in cosmetics
- Evaluation of
anti-dandruff activity and safety of polyherbal hair oil
- Profile on herbal hair
oil
Manufacturers and
Suppliers
- Amla oil
manufacturers
- Ayurvedic hair oil
suppliers
- Commar Associates
- Herbal Body Cure
- Herbal hair oil
manufacturers
- Helene Curtis
- Kirpal Export
Overseas
- Kolkata exporters of
hair care products
- Manufacturers of hair
oil
- Moon Star Herbal
Products
- Shakti Shipping
International
- Shresh Exports
- Traders of hair
oil
Safety and Guides
- Safety condition
report
- FAQ about head
lice
- Hair loss
treatments
- Tips for healthy
hair
- Hair oil- Video
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