murphyCocos nucifera (Coconut) fruit juice
AKA: Coconut fruit juice
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginNative to Derived from coconuts, so tropical regions worldwide. Derived from the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) in the Arecaceae family, native to tropical regions worldwide. Extracted by pressing or mechanical separation of liquid from the coconut fruit.
cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit juice is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient, hair conditioning, humectant. 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
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Hydration
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.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 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-on0.006–1%
Rinse-off0.41%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2019 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR