In South Asian countries, coconut oil is the most widely consumed edible oil. Its numerous health benefits make it a popular choice among consumers. Not only is it used for cooking, but it is also utilized as a beauty product to promote hair growth, prevent hair loss, and enhance skin radiance. By processing coconut oil as a value-added product, additional beauty benefits can be obtained.

Coconut oil is extracted from the meat of the fruit produced by the coconut palm tree. There are two types of coconut oil: wet produce, also known as virgin coconut oil, and dry produce, which is refined coconut oil. Refined coconut oil is bleached and deodorized (RBD), but some oil mill owners choose not to refine the oil and instead use the oil that is extracted from the copra. This unrefined oil has a shelf life of around 12 months but is pure and retains all of its health benefits.