Cocos nucifera (Coconut) flower extract

AKA: Coconut palm, Coconut Flower Extract
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Extract
Not Clean
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Flower Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8001-31-8
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
Anti-Aging
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Draws moisture to skin
Softens and smooths skin
Traditional Use
Extract from coconut palm flowers, traditionally used in Southeast Asian medicine for its potential antioxidant properties, now used in skincare for conditioning and antioxidant benefits.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR