Cocos nucifera (Coconut) flower nectar extract
AKA “Coconut Flower Nectar
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Cocos nucifera (Coconut) flower nectar extract
AKA: Coconut Flower Nectar
Extract · Preservative | Antioxidant | Buffer · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Preservative
Plant Oil
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction ⚠ Allergen Alert (Tree Nut): Derived from a common allergen source. May cause reactions in sensitive individuals. Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8001-31-8
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, India. Derived from coconut palm flower nectar, a botanical source native to Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia. Extracted from flower tissue using solvent extraction methods to isolate the nectar concentrate.
Plant Source
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Flower
Function
Preservative | Antioxidant | Buffer
Benefits
Antimicrobial
Antioxidant
Buffering
Anti-Aging
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Fights free radical damage
Fights bacteria
Maintains optimal pH
Traditional Use
Nectar from coconut flowers traditionally consumed in Southeast Asia, recently incorporated into cosmetics as a humectant and antioxidant ingredient.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Health Effects of Coconut Oil-A Narrative Review of Curre...
Taylor C Wallace
Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 2019
Coconut, Castor, and Argan Oil for Hair in Skin of Color ...
Celine Phong, Victor Lee, Katerina Yale, Calvin Sung, Natasha Mesinkovska
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2022
Health Effects of Coconut Oil-A Narrative Review of Curre...
Taylor C Wallace
Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 2019
Coconut, Castor, and Argan Oil for Hair in Skin of Color ...
Celine Phong, Victor Lee, Katerina Yale, Calvin Sung, Natasha Mesinkovska
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2022
Health Effects of Coconut Oil-A Narrative Review of Curre...
Taylor C Wallace
Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 2019
Coconut, Castor, and Argan Oil for Hair in Skin of Color ...
Celine Phong, Victor Lee, Katerina Yale, Calvin Sung, Natasha Mesinkovska
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2022
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR