evidence: Coconut oil is edible oil made from pressing the meat inside coconuts. It's solid at room temperature and liquid when heated. There are two types: virgin and refined. Virgin coconut oil uses fresh meat, while refined oil uses dried coconut meat, also called copra. [...] Coconut oil is good for moisturizing your skin and taming frizzy hair. But there are health risks you should know if you consume it. Here are some of them: [...] Coconut oil is plant-based oil made from the meat of coconuts. It's solid at room temperature and liquid when heated. It's commonly used as a moisturizing ingredient in lotions and hair care products. It's also used as cooking oil, but it's very high in saturated fat. The American Heart Association recommends using oils that have healthier, polyunsaturated fats.