Cocos nucifera coconut oil
AKA “COCONUT ACIDULATED SOAPSTOCK, Cocos nucifera
Fatty Acid
Ingredient Facts
Cocos nucifera coconut oil
AKA: COCONUT ACIDULATED SOAPSTOCK
Fatty Acid · Emollient · EWG: 5
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Fatty Acid
Clean
Science: Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction ⚠ Allergen Alert (Tree Nut): Derived from a common allergen source. May cause reactions in sensitive individuals.
CAS #
8001-31-8
Form
Oil
See origin →
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.
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Traditional Use
A byproduct of coconut oil processing combined with acid treatment, developed in the early-to-mid 20th century as an economical emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetics and personal care products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG
5
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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Safety Assessment of Cocos nucifera (Coconut)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Burnett C, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Cocos nucifera (Coconut)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Burnett C, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Cocos nucifera (Coconut)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Burnett C, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Cocos nucifera (Coconut)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Burnett C, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil and Related Ingredients
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Safety Assessment of <I>Cocos nucifera</I> (Coconut)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit juice
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit/Fruit Juice Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Seed Butter
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Shell Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cocos nucifera (coconut) water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit juice
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Seed Butter
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Shell Powder
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Cocos nucifera (coconut) water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Cocos Nucifera Coconut Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Placebo-controlled immunotherapy with Cocos nucifera pollen extract.
Karmakar PR, Das A, Chatterjee BP
International archives of allergy and immunology, 1994
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR