Botanical Name: Cocos nucifera
Part Used: Cold pressed coconut oil (from dried coconut meat)
Method of Extraction: Supercritical CO₂ Selective Extraction
Perfumery Note: Base
Country of Origin: Sri Lanka (raw material)
Certification: Bio-gro, COSMOS certified ingredient

Coconut CO₂ select Extract is a beautifully pure, aromatic coconut extract made through a two-step process. First, dried coconut meat is cold pressed into oil, then the key aroma molecules are concentrated using supercritical CO₂. The result is a clean, tropical coconut scent with a creamy, soft profile that works perfectly in natural perfumery, body care, and hair products.

At cooler temperatures the extract becomes a soft white butter; at warmer temperatures it is a clear, colourless oil. It blends easily into balms, creams, perfumes, and butters, adding richness and a true-to-nature coconut aroma.

Why CO₂ Coconut Is Different

The CO₂-selected process enriches the coconut’s natural lactones and esters, which are responsible for its sweet, creamy, tropical character. This creates a much stronger and more defined coconut aroma than standard cold-pressed coconut oil.

It takes 15–20 kg of organic coconut oil to produce 1 kg of this extract.

Key Constituents

Lactones (aroma molecules):

• delta-Hexalactone: 0.01%

• delta-Octalactone: 0.11%

• delta-Nonalactone: not detected

• delta-Decalactone: 0.09%

• delta-Dodecalactone: 0.03%

• delta-Tetradecalactone: 0.01%

• Total lactones: 0.26%

Esters:

• Ethyl decanoate + Ethyl dodecanoate: 0.03%

Fatty Acid Profile:

• Lauric Acid C12:0: 56.0%

• Myristic Acid C14:0: 17.0%

• Caprylic Acid C8:0: 10.7%

• Capric Acid C10:0: 7.5%

• Palmitic Acid C16:0: 5.0%

• Stearic Acid C18:0: 1.5%

• Oleic Acid C18:1: 2.1%

• Linoleic Acid C18:2: 0.35%

• Saturated fatty acids: 97.6%

• Monounsaturated fatty acids: 2.1%

• Polyunsaturated fatty acids: 0.35%

These give the extract its stability, softness, and signature tropical character.

Aroma Profile

Creamy, soft, sweet, tropical coconut.
A gentle, natural scent without synthetic notes.

Skin Benefits

• Deeply moisturising and softening

• Supports the skin barrier

• Smooths dry or rough areas

• Gentle and suitable for most skin types

• Ideal in balms, creams, body butters, sun care, and massage oils

Perfumery Profile

A soft, creamy, gourmand base note that anchors tropical, fruity, floral, and dessert-style compositions.

Pairs beautifully with:
vanilla, jasmine, ylang ylang, tonka, benzoin, sandalwood, citrus oils, monoi-style blends.

How to Use

Facial Products:
Use at 1–10% depending on formula and texture.

Body Care:
Use at 5–50% in creams, oils, balms, and butters.

Perfume and Oil Perfume Bases:
Use at 2–20% for creamy, tropical, gourmand notes.

Hair Care:
Use at 1–10% in conditioners, masks, and serums.

Naturally gentle and classified as not hazardous.

Aromatherapeutic Use

• Softens and conditions dry skin

• Helps retain moisture

• Adds slip and shine to hair

• Provides a soothing, comforting sensory profile

• Perfect in beach-themed, summer, or calming blends

Special Notes

• Solidifies below ~24°C

• Warm gently to liquefy

• Mix well before use

Safety

• Very low risk of irritation

• Avoid contact with eyes

• External use only

• No solvent residues

• Not hazardous to water

• Keep away from tamariki

Zurma Quality

Most Zurma extract undergoes COA and GCMS verification to ensure purity and authenticity. We work closely with trusted growers and suppliers, and each batch is inspected for aroma, clarity, and integrity before reaching our whānau of customers.

Natural, honest, and grounded in quality. Always.

General Essential Oil Safety Recommendations

• Do not take essential oils internally unless under advisement by a qualified medical professional.
• Do not use essential oils undiluted on the skin. It is always best to try a small patch test first of the diluted essential oil.
• People who are pregnant or have serious medical problems are advised to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils.
• Use extreme caution when using essential oils with children. It is safest to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with children.

General Disclaimer
The product information provided on this website is intended for educational purposes only. The information provided is not considered to be complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate. The information contained in this website is not intended to be sufficient to provide diagnosis and/or treatment of medical conditions. It is recommended that treatment of serious health conditions be done with the help of a trained qualified medical practitioner.