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Lauryl Cocoate
AKA “Lauryl coconut fatty acid ester, Mixed coconut fatty acid lauryl ester”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Lauryl cocoate
AKA: Lauryl coconut fatty acid ester, Mixed coconut fatty acid lauryl ester
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Fatty acids, coco, dodecyl esters
Form
Liquid
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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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester combining lauryl alcohol with coconut-derived fatty acids, created for use as an emollient and mild surfactant in contemporary skincare and haircare products.
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR