Cocos nucifera (Coconut) flower nectar extract

AKA: Coconut palm, Coconut Flower Nectar Extract
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Extract
Not Clean
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Flower Nectar 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.
Antimicrobial
Antioxidant
Buffering
Anti-Aging
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Fights free radical damage
Fights bacteria
Maintains optimal pH
Traditional Use
Nectar from coconut flowers traditionally consumed in Southeast Asia, recently incorporated into cosmetics as a humectant and antioxidant ingredient.
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
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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