Viva Labs #1 Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
3Viva Labs #1 Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
- USDA certified organic and non-GMO
- Unrefined, extra-virgin, cold-pressed
- Free of pesticides, bleach, hexane and trans fats
- Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) for weight management and increased energy
- Delicious tropical aroma and taste
The #1 Coconut Oil for Freshness and Purity
Every coconut that goes into Viva Labs Coconut Oil is hand-picked at its peak for optimal freshness and nutritional value. USDA certified organic, non-GMO, non-hexane and free of bleach or deodorizers, our coconut oil is the pure choice to suit your natural lifestyle. Can be used as a dietary supplement, for cooking, baking and as part of your natural beauty routine.
Uses of Viva Labs Coconut Oil:
Dietary Supplementation: Tak
List Price: $ 9.25
Price: $ 9.25
Kathryn Magendie
Great for the hair, too!,
I wanted to try out this product for the “skin/hair care” side of it, though this product is “pure” enough that a little in my soup or skillet creates a nice nutty aroma and mild taste – really good in this coconut curry soup I eat.
That said, I brought the jar into my bathroom to keep it there instead of for cooking (I’ll purchase another one for the kitchen). The one negative I have with this product for skin is that it’s so thick and hard, I really have to dig in there to get a bit; however, once it’s in the palm of my hand, the warmth of my skin melts it quite quickly. It can feel a little heavy and greasy at first, and the scent of coconut makes me think of cooking and not “beauty product;” but I mixed it with a little of my regular hand/body lotion and that was the ticket – it smoothed on my skin quite nicely and created a kind of “sheen” like those starlets have on their skin as they walk the red carpet with an insipid grin. Mixing it toned down the coconut scent, too.
I did smooth it on my face, straight, and it did absorb quickly, and the scent of coconuts wasn’t so strong after a few minutes. I have slightly sensitive skin with a little rosacea and the product didn’t break me out or irritate my skin.
But! The best “beauty” use I had from this product that SOLD me, is what it did to my hair! One morning I smoothed the coconut oil on my hair, paying particular attention to the ends. I threw my hair up in a ponytail and left the coconut oil in for at least an hour and a half. I rinsed it out with very warm water and then I shampooed twice. When I stepped out of the shower, I realized I was going to be late for an appointment. I quickly combed my hair, dressed, jumped into my car, and let the opened windows dry my hair, every so often shaking it out and combing through with my fingers — I couldn’t believe it! by time I reached my appt 35 minutes away, my hair was soft and smooth – even with the wind hitting it – no blow-dryer – no brushing it out – when I returned from the appt – again the windows open blowing my hair all over creation, I brushed my hair and it was so soft and shiny and smooth. That sold me — if I don’t use this product for anything else, it’s worth it for how it made my hair look and feel!
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|D. Fowler
Viva Labs Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is not only organic, but non-GMO certified …,
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I use organic coconut oil on a regular basis whenever I want to sautée
vegetables. I have on hand another brand of organic coconut oil, but was very surprised when I opened the Viva Labs Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil and smelled it. Even though most of the claims of the coconut oil are quite similar (not quite) the aroma of this oil was stronger, much the way I remember it when I was a youngster.
Viva Labs has gone all out on their certifications and one I usually don’t see is the non-GMO Project verification and certification. This is a real plus in my book and could possibly account in part for the aroma. The coconut oil originates in the Philippines as does most of the organic coconut oil I’m seeing on the shelves now. Mind you, some people have fits because it comes in plastic containers, but simply transfer to your container of choice upon arrival. For those who want to know, it is at least BPA free.
CERTIFICATIONS:
► CCOF Organic
► Non-GMO verified
► USDA Organic
FEATURES:
► Free of pesticides, bleach, hexane, and trans fats
► USDA certified organic and non-GMO
► Unrefined, extra-virgin, cold-pressed
► MCTs for energy and weight management
► Suitable for vegans
► Delicious tropical aroma and taste
NOTE: This oil “may contain trace amounts of tree nuts, sesame seed, and peanuts”
There are several used for coconut oil from dietary supplementation, cooking, skin, and hair care. The hair care suggestion was very interesting: “Use as a restorative, all-natural hair mask by massaging 1 tablespoon into dry hair. Let sit for 1 – 2 hours, shampooing thoroughly afterwards.”
I’ll probably give it a try at some point, but my preference was to sautée that zucchini, an overabundant crop this year. FYI, coconut oil adds a marvelous taste to veggies and they were awesome. I baked the zucchini to finish cooking. When it’s warm, the coconut will liquefy. Not to worry because when it cools down in will solidify again. When it’s liquid, I simply use a ladle to scoop some out. Coconut oil has a long shelf life and I’ve yet to have any go rancid on me.
Whatever you decide to use the Viva Labs Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil for, I’m sure you’ll love it. Remember to transfer it to a glass container if you’re so inclined (it’s simply not practical to ship in glass). I’m a real fan of coconut oil and the first time I used it, I definitely figured out what all the hype was about. There are a couple of things I really like about the Viva and they are the non-GMO certification and that more aromatic smell that its nearest competitor.
SUPPLEMENT FACTS (abbreviated):
Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon (14g)
Servings Per Container: 30
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 125
Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.7g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs)
Lauric Acid: 7210mg
Caprylic Acid: 906mg
Capric Acid: 836mg
Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fat
Linoleic Acid (LA)
Omega-9 Monounsaturated Fat
Oleic Acid: 714mg
Sample provided for review.
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|Diane Kistner
Long-time Nutiva user is impressed,
I use a lot of extra virgin coconut oil, so much that I usually buy the Nutiva 2-pack of 54-ounce jars. I tried Vitacost’s and didn’t like it as much as Nutiva, so I’ve stuck with the Nutiva and really had not planned to switch brands. When I was offered the opportunity to review the Viva Labs product, I agreed but was doubtful I was going to be swayed.
Well, let me tell you, when I opened up this coconut oil, I was amazed at the difference. This is an extra virgin coconut oil I could actually imagine myself taking by the tablespoonful, as was recommended by several health books my sister shared with me for people suffering from candida albicans infections. I’ve used my Nutiva for popping popcorn, cooking, and for skin care, but now I’m thinking I’ll just use up the Nutiva for frying and go straight for the Viva Labs version for everything else. There’s just no contest.
A great use for this coconut oil is as a butter replacement on toast. My Nutiva spreads and melts like one of those margarines that take a long time to melt; the Viva Labs spreads like softened butter and melts like a dream.
Price-wise, I’ve been spending about 47 cents an ounce for the Nutiva when I buy it in the big bulk pack. I was thinking that, at almost 62 cents an ounce for the 15-ounce container, the Viva Labs was more expensive—although I’d have to say it’s worth it. But when I went to cost out some of the other Nutiva products, they ran as much per ounce if not more than the Viva Labs product.
I’m impressed enough that I’ll be switching.
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