Lauryl Cocoate

Lauryl Cocoate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Lauryl coconut fatty acid ester, Mixed coconut fatty acid lauryl ester
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Fatty acids, coco, dodecyl esters
Form
Liquid
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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester combining lauryl alcohol with coconut-derived fatty acids, created for use as an emollient and mild surfactant in contemporary skincare and haircare products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR