Coconut oil is derived from the seeds of the Cocos Nucifera and is primarily cultivated from Southeast Asia and the Philippines. This coconut oil is extracted from dried coconuts, also know as copra. The coconuts are cut and dried until the moisture content of the meat is minimized. The dried copra is then grated and expeller pressed to remove the oil. Finally, the oil is refined to produce an oil suitable for consumption. Coconut oil is a very good carrier oil for dry, itchy, sensitive skin. It will not clog pores and it absorbs readily into the skin. It is light and non-greasy. Coconut oil is great because of its resistance to rancidity.