INCI name

COCOS NUCIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT

Coconut extract

An extract of coconut fruit.

What it is

Cocos nucifera fruit extract is obtained from coconut fruit. It is used for skin and hair conditioning and sometimes for its scent.

Where it is used

Shampoos, body care and creams.

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.

Extracts vary with source and method; the name does not show how much active material is present.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
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 (113)

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