Coconut/Palm Kernel Alkanes

Coconut/Palm Kernel Alkanes is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCOCONUT/PALM KERNEL ALKANES
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number-
Prevalence7 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Body Washes 28.6%General Moisturizers 28.6%Sunscreens 28.6%Body Lotions 14.3%

Frequently asked

What does Coconut/Palm Kernel Alkanes do in skincare?
Coconut/Palm Kernel Alkanes functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Coconut/Palm Kernel Alkanes 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/Palm Kernel Alkanes?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially body washes (28.6% of its uses).

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