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 name | COCONUT/PALM KERNEL ALKANES |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 7 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (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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