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Emollient

COCOS NUCIFERA OIL

CAS 8001-31-8 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Cold or expeller-pressed coconut oil. A nourishing emollient used in skin and hair products; mostly safe but can clog pores in acne-prone users.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGFRAGRANCESKIN CONDITIONINGPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Natural emollient and occlusive
  • Mild antimicrobial action from lauric acid
  • Multipurpose hair and skin oil

Known concerns

  • Comedogenic for acne-prone skin
  • Possible coconut allergy in rare cases

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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