Cocos nucifera coconut oil

AKA: COCONUT ACIDULATED SOAPSTOCK
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Fatty Acid
Clean
Cocos Nucifera Coconut Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
8001-31-8
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Provides scent
Traditional Use
A byproduct of coconut oil processing combined with acid treatment, developed in the early-to-mid 20th century as an economical emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetics and personal care products.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR