The fruit of the coconut palm, used as an abrasive and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Cocos nucifera fruit is, according to CosIng, the fruit of the coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, of the palm family (Arecaceae). CosIng lists it as an abrasive and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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.
The INCI name does not show which part of the fruit is used or in what form, for example as ground particles. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Abrasive
- Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
- 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.