Cocos nucifera (Coconut) flower extract

AKA: Coconut palm, Coconut Flower Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, India. Derived from coconut flower blossoms native to the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, and India within the Arecaceae palm family. Extracted from the flowers using solvent extraction methods to obtain the concentrated botanical extract.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
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
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR