INCI · surfactant · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Coconut Acid
Coconut Acid (CAS #: 61788-47-4) is a mixture of fatty acids derived from coconut oil. It is listed under CosIng with the official description "fatty acids, coco." It appears primarily in rinse-off cleansing products such as bar soaps, facial cleansers, and shampoo bars.
Evidence level
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—Comedogenic
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surfactant● Benefits
As a fatty acid mixture, Coconut Acid contributes cleansing and surfactant activity while also providing emollient and emulsifying properties to formulations. It helps condition the skin surface and supports the blending of oil and water phases in cosmetic products.
cleansingemollientemulsifying
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