Cocos nucifera (Coconut) seed butter

AKA: Coconut palm, Coconut Seed Butter
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Coconut oil has been a staple in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Southeast Asian skincare for over 2,000 years, used for its emollient properties, massage oil, and treatment for dry skin and hair.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR