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Pentaerythrityl Cocoate
AKA “Pentaerythritol cocoate, Pentaerythrityl polycocoate”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Pentaerythrityl cocoate
AKA: Pentaerythritol cocoate, Pentaerythrityl polycocoate
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Coconut fatty acids, 2,2-dihydroxymethylpropane-1,3-diol monoester
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester created by combining pentaerythritol with coconut oil-derived fatty acids in the 20th century. Developed as a modern emollient and conditioning agent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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