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INCI name

COCONUT ALKANES

Coconut alkanes

Skin conditioning – emollientSolventreviewed

Light hydrocarbons derived from coconut oil fatty acids.

What it is

Coconut alkanes are hydrocarbons obtained by the complete reduction and hydrogenation of fatty acids from coconut oil. CosIng lists them as emollient and solvent.

Where it is used

Found in light creams, serums, hair products and makeup, often where a light, non-greasy feel is wanted.

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.
Solvent
Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (68)

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