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Merit Vco Extra Virgin Coconut Hair & Skin Oil - Pack of 2
MERIT VCO EXTRA VIRGIN COCONUT OIL is a 100% cold pressed virgin coconut oil, extracted from coconut that is unrefined and chemical free. Rich in Lauric acid with strong microbial and anti-bacterial properties. Nourishes the scalp, strengthens hair, has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties, and helps keep skin smooth and soft.
Natural
Sulfate-free
Paraben-free
Silicone-free
Dryness
Damage Repair
Optimized for Your Environment & Lifestyle
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Merit Vco Extra Virgin Coconut Hair & Skin Oil - Pack of 2
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Hair Oil
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Your Biodata Compatibility Analysis
Based on your 6 hair health indices and environmental factors
Poor Match
Significant incompatibilities
Growth Cycle Health Index
Hair Match
Hair Health Index Alignment
Optimal for OSI, SSI, DI, HSI
Ingredient Efficacy
Matching Ingredient Score
Environment Compatibility
Current UV, Air Quality & Humidity
Why This Works for Your Specific Profile
Damage Index:
Very healthy or severely damaged hair falls outside optimal treatment parameters
Water Quality:
Fine hair becomes weighed down and greasy from heavy formulation
Hair:
Porous structure over-absorbs product leading to buildup, stiffness, or excessive dryness
Active Lifestyle:
High activity and frequent washing rapidly strip product benefits requiring excessive reapplication
Your Hair Profile Integration
Your Hair Archetype
Density Level
Washing Frequency
Shedding Level
Oil Level
Your Hair Health Indices
Oil Secretion (OSI)
Very low oil production
Scalp Sensitivity (SSI)
Very low sensitivity
Growth Rate (CMR)
Poor metabolism rate
Damage Index (DI)
Minimal damage
Hair Strength (HSI)
Very weak strength
Softness Index (SI)
Significant improvement needed
Water & Environmental Integration
Water:
Expected Results & Timeline
Key Highlights
What is it?
Virgin Coconut Oil, 1 ingredient primary
Who Is It For
All Ages, Unisex
Budget
$12.46 - $24.92
Timeline
Why Youโll Love It
What Does It Help With?
Dryness, Damage Repair, Scalp Nourishment
Best for
Dryness
Features
100% cold pressed, unrefined, chemical free, rich in Lauric acid, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, nourishes scalp, strengthens hair, softens skin
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Key Ingredients
Virgin Coconut Oil, Lauric Acid
Ingredients Details
Lauric Acid
Common Name(s): Dodecanoic acid,coconut fatty acid,laurostearic acid
CAS Number: 0143-07-07
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antimicrobial c12 fatty acid activity against p. acnes and skin pathogens alongside emollient conditioning.
Why It's Used: Antimicrobial emollient with documented anti-acne activity through p. acnes membrane disruption โ the primary antimicrobial fatty acid in human breast milk and coconut oil.
How It Works: C12 chain length is optimal for antimicrobial fatty acid activity: long enough for membrane insertion but short enough for effective disruption. disrupts p. acnes lipid membrane. converts to monolaurin (antimicrobial monoglyceride) via skin esterases. low melting point (44ยฐc) provides liquid-phase emolliency above skin temperature.
Typically Found In: Anti-acne products,antimicrobial skin care,coconut-based products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ c12 medium chain fatty acid
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from coconut (cocos nucifera)
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 4/5 โ moderate to high comedogenic potential
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Lauric acid's antimicrobial activity against p. acnes (ic50 ~1ฮผg/ml) exceeds benzoyl peroxide's ic50 (~50ฮผg/ml) by approximately 50-fold in in vitro studies, making it one of the most potent naturally occurring anti-p. acnes compounds. its high comedogenicity rating (4/5) presents the paradox of a powerful anti-acne active in a comedogenic vehicle โ limiting its practical anti-acne formulation use.
Last Verified: Cosing database,nakatsuji et al. lauric acid anti-acne study,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
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Medical Chemicals
Protein/Moisture
- Moisture
pH Level
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Porosity Taget
- All Porosity
Customized for Your Profile
Scalp Condtions
Sensitive Scalp, Oil Control, Dry Scalp, pH Balanced
Climate Suitability
Humid, Dry, UV Protection, Pollution Shield, Summer, Winter
Clinical Claims
Frequency
Product Information
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