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Coconut Oil
AKA “Cocos nucifera oil, coconut fat, copra oil”
Carrier Oil
Ingredient Facts
Coconut oil
AKA: Cocos nucifera oil, Coconut fat, Copra oil
Carrier Oil · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Amides, coco, n-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
212335-59-6
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Foaming
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Aging
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander beauty practices as a moisturizer, hair oil, and skin protectant; valued in traditional medicine across tropical regions for its antimicrobial and nourishing properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
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
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Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by coconut fatty acids diethanolamide.
Aalto-Korte K, Pesonen M, Kuuliala O, Suuronen K
Contact dermatitis, 2014
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Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by coconut fatty acids diethanolamide.
Aalto-Korte K, Pesonen M, Kuuliala O, Suuronen K
Contact dermatitis, 2014
→
Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by coconut fatty acids diethanolamide.
Aalto-Korte K, Pesonen M, Kuuliala O, Suuronen K
Contact dermatitis, 2014
→
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Coconut Oil, Coconut Acid, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, and Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
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Coconut Oil Decyl Esters
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Coconut Oil MIPA Amides
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Coconut Oil PEG-10 Esters
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Coconut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
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Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
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Coconut Oil Cleansing Complex
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Coconut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
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Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
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Health Effects of Coconut Oil-A Narrative Review of Curre...
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Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 2019
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Health Effects of Coconut Oil-A Narrative Review of Curre...
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Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 2019
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Health Effects of Coconut Oil-A Narrative Review of Curre...
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR