Coconut Oil
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Cocos nucifera oil, Coconut fat, Copra oil
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Amides, coco, n-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
212335-59-6
Form
Oil
Functions
Foaming
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Aging
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander beauty practices as a moisturizer, hair oil, and skin protectant; valued in traditional medicine across tropical regions for its antimicrobial and nourishing properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR