Extra Virgin Natural Coconut Oil, (Cocos nucifera), is expeller-pressed from the dried flesh, (copra), of the coconut palm fruit, and does not utilize any chemical solvents in the manufacturing process. Natural Coconut Oil is a great oil for general moisturizing and serves as a protective layer, helping to retain the moisture in your skin. Coconut oil is lather-producing agent used in soaps and is the first choice for most people in the cosmetics and soap industry.