LifeSource Vitamins Fractionated Coconut Oil — 4 fl oz
Our Fractionated Coconut Oil (MCT; caprylic/capric triglycerides) is a lightweight, odorless, colorless carrier oil ideal for safely diluting essential oils, promoting daily skin hydration, supporting massage glide, helping improve skin smoothness, and supporting hair care and shine* — while respecting traditional use. Produced in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities and 3rd-party lab tested for identity, purity, potency & stability by LifeSource Vitamins.
Research-Driven & Verified Product.
Explore the clinical research, ingredient science, and global evidence supporting this product below.
Research Promise: At LifeSource Vitamins, our commitment is rooted in research and results. Every benefit below is supported by human clinical studies indexed in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) via PubMed, with full texts available in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) PubMed Central (PMC) when available. We also reference reviews from 39 leading health organizations and insights from 20 top global universities to keep our guidance aligned with credible, evidence-based science.* Every claim is supported by peer-reviewed human RCTs or meta-analyses whenever available.
Clinically Studied Benefits
✓ Improves skin hydration & barrier function* — Coconut oil outperformed mineral oil in a randomized trial for eczema-prone skin, enhancing hydration and barrier integrity.* NIH/PubMed — Evangelista MT, 2014
✓ Provides moisturizing efficacy in xerosis (dry skin)* — Virgin coconut oil was effective and safe for improving dry skin in clinical evaluations.* NIH/PubMed — Agero AL, 2004
✓ Supports antimicrobial properties* — Lauric acid from coconut demonstrates antimicrobial action in reviewed studies.* NIH/PubMed — Petschow BW, 2012
✓ Promotes hair protection & reduced protein loss* — Coconut oil reduced protein loss from hair shafts in laboratory and application studies.* NIH/PubMed — Rele AS, 2003
✓ Supports reduction in skin inflammation* — Topical coconut oil reduced inflammatory markers in human studies.* NIH/PubMed — Varma SR, 2019
✓ Promotes oxidative stability & rancidity resistance* — Fractionated MCT oil resists oxidation and remains liquid/stable.* NIH/PubMed — Draelos ZD, 2018
✓ Supports gentle carrier properties for essential oils* — Safe, hypoallergenic vehicle to dilute concentrated oils for dermal use.* NIH/PubMed — Herman A, 2020
✓ Promotes massage & glide benefits* — Widely used in professional massage as a non-greasy, hypoallergenic base.* (Evidence — American Massage Therapy Association, 2023)
✓ Supports skin smoothness & texture improvement* — Emollient properties enhance perceived skin feel and hydration.* NIH/PubMed — Agero AL, 2004
✓ Promotes hair shine & care support* — Coconut oil reduces protein loss and enhances hair appearance.* NIH/PubMed — Rele AS, 2003
Additional / Promising Evidence
✓ Supports skin barrier repair in dry/irritated conditions* — Coconut oil enhances moisturization and barrier function in dermatological contexts.* NIH/PubMed — Evangelista MT, 2014
✓ Promotes antimicrobial action on skin* — Lauric acid from coconut shows antimicrobial properties in reviewed studies.* NIH/PubMed — Petschow BW, 2012
✓ Supports reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL)* — Topical application improves hydration retention in skin studies.* NIH/PubMed — Agero AL, 2004
✓ Promotes hypoallergenic and gentle carrier properties* — Fractionated coconut oil serves as a safe, non-irritating base for essential oils.* NIH/PubMed — Herman A, 2020
✓ Supports oxidative stability & shelf life* — MCT oil resists rancidity better than non-fractionated oils.* NIH/PubMed — Draelos ZD, 2018
✓ Promotes emollient benefits in dermatology* — Caprylic/capric triglycerides act as well-tolerated moisturizers.* NIH/PubMed — Draelos ZD, 2018
University-Led & Academic Studies
✓ Supports dermatology emollient research* — Academic review highlights caprylic/capric triglycerides as well-tolerated emollients.* NIH/PubMed — Draelos ZD, 2018
✓ Promotes lauric acid antimicrobial science* — University-based work describes lauric acid’s role in skin defense mechanisms.* NIH/PMC — Dayrit FM, 2015
✓ Supports topical coconut oil in dermatology evaluations* — Academic and clinical studies summarize efficacy and safety for moisturization and barrier repair.* NIH/PubMed — Evangelista MT, 2014
Global Evidence & Reviews
✓ Supports topical coconut oil efficacy & safety review* — NIH-indexed reviews summarize moisturization, barrier repair, and antimicrobial benefits.* NIH/PubMed — Evangelista MT, 2014
✓ Promotes carrier-oil safety guidance* — Cosmetic safety assessments reference fractionated coconut oil’s hypoallergenic profile.* NIH/PubMed — Herman A, 2020
✓ Supports emollient & moisturizer research synthesis* — Global overviews detail caprylic/capric triglycerides for hydration and skin feel.* NIH/PubMed — Draelos ZD, 2018
We monitor research from leading institutions —
Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, Tufts, University of Florida, Oregon State University – Linus Pauling Institute, Columbia, Cornell, Ohio State — to align with credible science.*
Key Ingredients
- Fractionated Coconut Oil (MCT; caprylic/capric triglycerides) — Lightweight, stable carrier oil for essential oils, skin hydration, and massage.*
Brief Benefit Bullets
- Lightweight, non-greasy skin hydrator*
- Odorless, colorless carrier oil for essential oils*
- Improves skin hydration & barrier function*
- Gentle, hypoallergenic base for massage therapy*
- Supports hair care and shine*
- Stable MCT oil resists rancidity*
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3rd-party lab tested for purity & quality*
Suggested Use
Use alone or to dilute essential oils for topical application. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If pregnant, nursing, or under care, consult a qualified professional.*
Product Specifications
Form — Liquid carrier oil (MCT; caprylic/capric triglycerides)
Net Contents — 4 fl oz
Ingredient — Fractionated Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera)
Use — Topical cosmetic/aromatherapy carrier oil
Free From — Odorless, colorless; no added fragrance*
Quality — Third-party tested for identity, potency & stability
Every LifeSource Vitamins product is 3rd-party lab tested for purity, potency, and label accuracy — because you deserve transparency and trust in every bottle.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For external use only.
Fractionated Coconut Oil — 4 fl oz carrier oil for essential-oil dilution, massage & skin hydration; odorless, colorless, 3rd-party verified. Clinically Studied Ingredients — NIH/PubMed!*
