Unrefined virgin and organic great. But, if you need refined (deoderized), there are certain ways you want to have it refined (expeller pressed) so that it doesn't damage the oil / make unhealthy for you.
Please forgive me, it's been a long time since i looked into this so I don't have a lot in my brain at the moment, i'll link one of my fav books below, though.
For unrefined virgin, which I use a lot* I use Garden of Life. I used to also use Tropical Traditions, but I prefered the taste of Garden of Life. (I also use this on my baby's bottom)
For refined**, I use the Tropical Traditions.
A friend likes Nutiva best.
A note on skincare - it's great for your skin - did wonders for my dry body (just very dry, no excema). On your face though, I suggest being very judicious in putting it on your face in the beginning, in that, use a very very small amount - it goes a long way, and be sure to wipe off extra - so you don't feel like anything is sitting on your face.
I also like coconut cream (tropical traditions sells it), and now and then coconut water.
Book I liked:
http://www.amazon.com/Coconut-Miracl...5791320&sr=8-1
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* I'm not a huge fan of the flavor, i've tried several. (though i like coconut). So I reserve the unrefined for cooking things that I can handle it in, like pancakes, smoothies (though that's difficult due to the solidity point), muffins, etc. I also use unrefined when I'm sick with anything. It sounds gross and frankly it tastes it, but I have done this for several years now and will continue to because it works very well for me in reducing severity and length of colds significantly: I mix a tablespoon of the unrefined virgin coconut oil (warmed just to liquid) with a freshly minced clove of garlic and swallow it three times a day. I HAVE to chase it with something like pita chips or potato chips to overcome the taste/smell. And I drop it to twice a day if i go to work, and wear a lot of perfume, lol.
** Because i have a difficult time with the taste, I use unrefined for when I'm saute-ing or in anything I don't want to taste the coconut in. I also use olive oil and butter, I mix it up and have to experiment.