INCI name

COCOS NUCIFERA LIQUID ENDOSPERM

Coconut water

The watery liquid from young coconuts, used as a skin-conditioning and perfuming ingredient.

What it is

Cocos nucifera liquid endosperm is the watery liquid obtained from the young fruit of the coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, of the palm family (Arecaceae), commonly known as coconut water. CosIng lists it as a fragrance, perfuming and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, mists, toners, shampoos and other coconut-themed 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 whether the liquid was concentrated, dried and reconstituted, or otherwise processed.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (8)

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