INCI name

HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL

Hydrogenated coconut oil

Coconut oil hardened by hydrogenation.

What it is

Hydrogenated coconut oil is coconut oil whose remaining unsaturated fatty acids have been saturated by hydrogenation, which raises its melting point. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Used in balms, lipsticks, body butters, solid cosmetics and creams.

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.

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 (38)

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