Coconut Alcohol
AKA “Coconut Oil Alcohol, Coconut Fatty Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Alcohol”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Coconut alcohol
AKA: Coconut Oil Alcohol, Coconut Fatty Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Alcohol
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Alcohols, coco
CAS #
68425-37-6
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Light Stabilizer
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.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Fatty alcohols derived from coconut oil, developed in the 20th century as emollients and thickening agents in cosmetics, replacing some uses of animal-derived waxes and fats.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR