INCI name

DECYL COCOATE

Decyl cocoate

An ester of decyl alcohol and coconut fatty acids used as an emollient.

What it is

Decyl cocoate is a mixture of esters of decyl alcohol and the fatty acids of coconut oil. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions, body oils, cleansing oils and makeup.

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 the exact fatty acid distribution, which varies between suppliers.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
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 (46)

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