Coconut Oil, Saponified

Coconut Oil, Saponified molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Saponified coconut oil, Potassium cocoate, Sodium cocoate
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
OriginNative to Philipines. Derived from the coconut nut (Arecaceae family), primarily grown in the Philippines and tropical regions. Produced through saponification, where coconut oil is chemically treated with alkali to create soap compounds.
Coconut Oil, Saponified is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Aging
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR