Garden of Wisdom's Fractionated Coconut Oil separated from coconut oil, isolating the medium-chain triglycerides. MCTs are fully metabolized by the body, which makes fractionated coconut oil a perfect carrier for essential oils. MCTs are also incredibly nutritious, so skin will be left smooth and healthy after application. Fractionated coconut oil is closer to the molecular structure of skin's sebum, making it more readily absorbed by the skin. It is a light oil that can be used during warmer months.

Fractionated Coconut Oil aka Caprylic Triglycerides

Botanical Name: Cocos nucifera
Origin: USA
Extraction Method: Produced through the hydrolysis of coconut oil and is then fractionated by steam distillation to isolate the MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides)
Color: Yellow
Derived From: Coconut Flesh
Contains: Medium-chain Triglycerides
Base Oil: Can be used up to 100% strength
Shelf Life: Indefinite

Please Keep Your Products Out of Humidity, Heat, Direct Light and in a Dark Cabinet When Possible 

Exfoliating Acid - products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or Salicylic Acid Serums, as they can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens, you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the crystals will dissolve.

Additional Items That Require Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark

Hydrosols and Distillates - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it to a separate, sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator.
Carrier and Exotic Oils - generally refrigerate all carrier oils, although some very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take the oil out, warm it up at room temperature, and it should liquefy. If not, set the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shake the bottle, which will hopefully turn into a liquid. Some oils, like coconut cream and jojoba oil, have a super long shelf life.    

Refrigeration of The Following Ingredients is Not Necessary, But it Won't hurt

Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool, dark place.   
Co2 Extracts - these should continually be refrigerated.
Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare" butters. You can remove
what you need and keep the rest in the fridge.
Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years.
Herbs All herbs <i>(whole or ground)</i> should be kept in a dark, cool, and dry location.
Herbal (liquid) Extracts are created using grain alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herb, root, trunk, leaf, and flower. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years.
They can be stored in the refrigerator or a dark, dry place.
Other Raw Ingredients - such as Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc., will all have different shelf lives.

Caproic Acid 2% (at maximum) 

Caprylic Acid 50-65%

Capric Acid 30-45%

Lauric Acid 3% (at maximum) 

Myristic Acid Trace Amounts