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INCI name

COCOS NUCIFERA OIL

Coconut oil

Hair conditioningFragranceSkin conditioningPerfumingreviewed

A plant oil from coconut flesh.

What it is

Cocos nucifera oil is obtained from the flesh of coconuts. It is rich in saturated fatty acids such as lauric acid, is solid at cool temperatures and acts as an emollient; it is also a common base for soaps.

Where it is used

Found in body butters, lip balms, hair oils, creams and soaps.

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 say whether the oil is refined or virgin.

Functions

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.
Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
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 (937)

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