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Cocos Nucifera Oil

Coconut oil; high lauric acid content

Safety Notes

High lauric acid; antimicrobial properties; comedogenic potential is debated, flag for acne-prone skin claims; very popular in India market; RSPO sourcing check required; widely used in baby products

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient / Skin conditioning / Antimicrobial

Category

Vegetable Oil

Common In

Moisturisers, cleansers, hair care, body care

Origin

Plant (coconut)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocos Nucifera Oil safe to use in skincare?

Cocos Nucifera Oil has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. High lauric acid; antimicrobial properties; comedogenic potential is debated, flag for acne-prone skin claims; very popular in India market; RSPO sourcing check required; widely used in baby products

Is Cocos Nucifera Oil allowed in India?

Cocos Nucifera Oil is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Cocos Nucifera Oil used for in cosmetics?

Cocos Nucifera Oil functions as: Emollient / Skin conditioning / Antimicrobial. It is commonly found in: Moisturisers, cleansers, hair care, body care.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS8001-31-8
EC232-282-8

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