INCI name

COCOGLYCERIDES

Coco-glycerides

A blend of glycerides from coconut fatty acids.

What it is

Cocoglycerides are a mixture of mono-, di- and triglycerides of the fatty acids of coconut oil. CosIng lists them as an emollient, emulsifying surfactant and skin conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions, balms, lip care, hair care and cleansing products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Surfactant – emulsifying
Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (135)

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