A fat from coconut seeds, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Cocos nucifera seed butter is the fat obtained from the seeds of the coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, of the palm family (Arecaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products with a rich texture, such as body butters and balms.
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 reveal whether the fat is unrefined or refined.
Functions
- 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.