Coconut Alcohol

Coconut Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 48 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCOCONUT ALCOHOL
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING
CAS number68425-37-6
EC number270-351-4
Prevalence48 products (0.05% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches1,000

Used in

Face Cleansers 31.3%General Moisturizers 12.5%Makeup Removers 6.3%Sunscreens 6.3%Wash Off Masks 6.3%Body Lotions 4.2%

Frequently asked

What does Coconut Alcohol do in skincare?
Coconut Alcohol functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Coconut Alcohol allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Coconut Alcohol?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (31.3% of its uses).

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