Cocos nucifera (Coconut) liquid endosperm

AKA: Coconut palm, Coconut Liquid Endosperm
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
OriginSoutheast Asia
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Liquid Endosperm is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
8001-31-8
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
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-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 803)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 803)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 803)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0065–1.5%
Rinse-off0.0021–6.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2023
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR