Hydrogenated Coconut Acid

AKA: Hydrogenated coconut fatty acid

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Acid

Clean

Fatty acids, coco, hydrogenated

CAS #

68938-15-8

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

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.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Locks In Moisture

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Skin Irritant (CIR report on the ingredient group)

CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 507)

Not a Sensitizer (CIR report on the ingredient group)

CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 507)

Not Phototoxic (CIR Panel on the ingredient group)

CIR Panel statement covering this group of ingredients; not tested individually (CIR 507)

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR