coconut oil
noun
: a fatty oil or semisolid fat extracted from fresh coconuts and used especially in making soaps and food products
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Formulated with shea butter and coconut oil, this deeply nourishing Elizabeth Arden lip balm has SPF 15 to keep your lips soft and protected all day.
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Jordan Julian, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Add coconut oil into your dark chocolate to boost the shine and make for easier dipping.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
The beloved Lip Sleeping Mask is a treat for lips thanks to a burst of coconut oil, shea butter, and murumuru seed butter that deliver serious moisture overnight.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Use a small amount with a carrier oil such as coconut oil, and apply multiple times per day for maximum effect.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Jordan Julian, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Add coconut oil into your dark chocolate to boost the shine and make for easier dipping.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
The beloved Lip Sleeping Mask is a treat for lips thanks to a burst of coconut oil, shea butter, and murumuru seed butter that deliver serious moisture overnight.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Use a small amount with a carrier oil such as coconut oil, and apply multiple times per day for maximum effect.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Coconut oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut%20oil. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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