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Coconut Alkanes
AKA “Coconut Alkanes”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Coconut alkanes
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Coconut Alkanes is the product obtained from the complete reduction and hydrogenation of a mixture of fatty acids derived from Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
CAS #
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern hydrocarbon fraction derived from coconut oil through industrial processing. Developed as a lightweight, volatile emollient and solvent for cosmetic formulations seeking natural-origin alternatives to petroleum-derived hydrocarbons.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR