murphyCocos nucifera (Coconut) fruit
AKA: Coconut palm, Coconut Fruit
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginNative to Derived from coconuts, so tropical regions worldwide. Derived from the fruit of Cocos nucifera, a palm tree native to tropical regions worldwide. Extracted through mechanical pressing, grinding, or solvent extraction of the coconut fruit flesh or husk.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Coconut (Cocos nucifera), in the palm family (Arecaceae)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8001-31-8
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Functions
Abrasive
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
Softens and smooths skin
Gently polishes surface
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 803)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 803)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.001%
Rinse-off0.001–1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2019 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR