Coconut Alcohol

Coconut Alcohol

AKA “Coconut Oil Alcohol, Coconut Fatty Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Alcohol”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Coconut alcohol

AKA: Coconut Oil Alcohol, Coconut Fatty Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Alcohol

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

Derived from coconut, this natural ingredient cleanses gently while helping formulas blend smoothly and create a luxurious lather. It conditions skin with a lightweight feel.

CAS #

68425-37-6

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Light Stabilizer

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Foam Boosting

Viscosity Controlling

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Fatty alcohols derived from coconut oil, developed in the 20th century as emollients and thickening agents in cosmetics, replacing some uses of animal-derived waxes and fats.