INCI name

ETHYLHEXYL COCOATE

Ethylhexyl cocoate

An emollient ester of coconut fatty acids.

What it is

Ethylhexyl cocoate is a mixture of esters of 2-ethylhexanol and fatty acids from coconut oil. CosIng lists it as an emollient.

Where it is used

Used in creams, lotions, body oils, sun care products 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 show the fatty acid distribution of the coconut raw material used.

Functions

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

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (58)

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