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Emollients

Coconut oil

It adds slip and oil-phase weight, but its relatively high melting profile can change balm firmness and low-temperature appearance.

INCI
COCOS NUCIFERA OIL
CAS
8001-31-8
Also known as
cocos nucifera oil · coconut oil
Function
Emollients
Ingredient answer

What is Coconut oil?

Coconut oil is a lauric-rich botanical oil used for emollience, cleansing-bar structure, and a familiar sensorial story.

Formulation behavior

How it works inside a formula

Evaluate the selected grade for odor, crystallization, oxidation, and compatibility with the intended skin, hair, or cleansing format.

Where it appears

Common product contexts

  • facial oils
  • creams and lotions
  • balms and hair products
Practical caution

What to keep in view

Check oxidation stability, sensory weight, packaging compatibility, and the complete oil-phase balance.

Take the ingredient into a working formula.

Keep supplier details, percentages, compliance checks, and batch records inside your private Formuley workspace.

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