Cocos nucifera (Coconut) seed butter

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AKA: Coconut palm, Coconut Seed Butter
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginNative to Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, India. Derived from the seeds of Cocos nucifera (coconut palm), a tropical plant in the Arecaceae family native to Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia. Extracted through cold pressing or expeller pressing of dried coconut meat to obtain the butter.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Seed Butter is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8001-31-8
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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.
Anti-Aging
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Softens and smooths skin
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
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR