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Question
Why does this happen?
Coconut oil thickens in winter.
Solution
The condition of coconut oil is liquid. The air and atmospheric temperatures begin to drop in the winter. Coconut oil turns solid as it begins to cool or lose heat. Therefore, in the winter, coconut oil thickens.
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