What it is
An oil extracted from coconut palm kernels with skin and hair conditioning effects. It is also added to cosmetics for its fragrance.
Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below
Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.
Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines)
| European Union – CIR | Safe to use, as per current practice |
| European Union – SCCS | Data unavailable |
| US FDA | Data unavailable |
| ASEAN guidelines | Data unavailable |
Safety in special situations
Pregnancy Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by pregnant women based on currently available data
Nursing Mothers Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data
Babies under 2 years Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data
Children under 12 years Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data
Cancer free Not listed as an ingredient to be carcinogenic or mutagenic based on currently available data
Environmental and Ecological Concerns
Vegan
Biodegradable
Ecotoxicity
Natural Origin
Attributes
Comedogenicity May cause occlusion depending on the formulation and skin type
Acne prone skin Its use depends on the overall formulation and may not suit all acne-prone skin types
Sensitive skin Suitable for sensitive skin based on currently available data
Note
- Suitable for sensitive skin but not suitable for acne-prone skin and might cause occlusion.
- Its use in those with acne prone skin depends on the overall formulation, and may differ between various cosmetic products.
Conclusion Cocos nucifera oil is safe as per the current practice of use.
References
- https://www.ewg.org
- https://european-union.europa.eu
- https://www.cir-safety.org
- https://www.sciencedirect.com
Disclaimer
The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in