Cocos nucifera (Coconut) water
AKA “Coconut Water
Mineral
Ingredient Facts
Cocos nucifera (Coconut) water
AKA: Coconut Water
Mineral · Soothing · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Humectant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Mineral
Clean
Coconut water adds a fresh, tropical scent to this formula. Sourced from the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia, this natural ingredient brings light fragrance without synthetic perfumes.
CAS #
8001-31-8
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Anti-Aging
Addresses signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
Fights Acne
Provides scent
Traditional Use
The liquid endosperm of coconut, used for millennia in Ayurvedic and Southeast Asian traditional medicine as a hydrating and cooling ingredient for skin.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dehydration
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by coconut fatty acids diethanolamide.
Aalto-Korte K, Pesonen M, Kuuliala O, Suuronen K
Contact dermatitis, 2014
Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by coconut fatty acids diethanolamide.
Aalto-Korte K, Pesonen M, Kuuliala O, Suuronen K
Contact dermatitis, 2014
Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by coconut fatty acids diethanolamide.
Aalto-Korte K, Pesonen M, Kuuliala O, Suuronen K
Contact dermatitis, 2014
Safety Assessment of Cocos nucifera (Coconut)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Burnett C, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Cocos nucifera (Coconut)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Burnett C, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Cocos nucifera (Coconut)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Burnett C, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Cocos nucifera (Coconut)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Burnett C, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Coconut Oil, Coconut Acid, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, and Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil and Related Ingredients
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Safety Assessment of <I>Cocos nucifera</I> (Coconut)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Coconut Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Coconut Alcohol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Coconut Alkanes
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Coconut Oil Decyl Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Coconut Oil MIPA Amides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Coconut Oil PEG-10 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Coconut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit juice
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit/Fruit Juice Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Seed Butter
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Shell Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cocos nucifera (coconut) water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Coconut Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Coconut Alcohol
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Coconut Alkanes
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Coconut Oil Castile
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Coconut Oil Cleansing Complex
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Coconut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit juice
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Seed Butter
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Shell Powder
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Cocos nucifera (coconut) water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Cocos Nucifera Coconut Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Hydrogenated Coconut Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Coconut anaphylaxis: Case report and review.
Michavila Gomez A, Amat Bou M, Gonzalez Cortés MV, Segura Navas L, Moreno Palanques MA et al.
Allergologia et immunopathologia, 2015
Coconut, Castor, and Argan Oil for Hair in Skin of Color Patients: A Systematic Review.
Phong C, Lee V, Yale K, Sung C, Mesinkovska N
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2022
Coconut, Castor, and Argan Oil for Hair in Skin of Color Patients: A Systematic Review.
Phong C, Lee V, Yale K, Sung C, Mesinkovska N
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2022
Coconut, Castor, and Argan Oil for Hair in Skin of Color Patients: A Systematic Review.
Phong C, Lee V, Yale K, Sung C, Mesinkovska N
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2022
Coconut, Castor, and Argan Oil for Hair in Skin of Color Patients: A Systematic Review.
Phong C, Lee V, Yale K, Sung C, Mesinkovska N
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2022
Coconut, Castor, and Argan Oil for Hair in Skin of Color Patients: A Systematic Review.
Phong C, Lee V, Yale K, Sung C, Mesinkovska N
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2022
Coconut, Castor, and Argan Oil for Hair in Skin of Color Patients: A Systematic Review.
Phong C, Lee V, Yale K, Sung C, Mesinkovska N
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2022
Coconut, Castor, and Argan Oil for Hair in Skin of Color ...
Celine Phong, Victor Lee, Katerina Yale, Calvin Sung, Natasha Mesinkovska
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2022
Coconut, Castor, and Argan Oil for Hair in Skin of Color ...
Celine Phong, Victor Lee, Katerina Yale, Calvin Sung, Natasha Mesinkovska
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2022
Coconut, Castor, and Argan Oil for Hair in Skin of Color ...
Celine Phong, Victor Lee, Katerina Yale, Calvin Sung, Natasha Mesinkovska
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2022
Health Effects of Coconut Oil-A Narrative Review of Curre...
Taylor C Wallace
Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 2019
Health Effects of Coconut Oil-A Narrative Review of Curre...
Taylor C Wallace
Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 2019
Health Effects of Coconut Oil-A Narrative Review of Curre...
Taylor C Wallace
Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 2019
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR