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COCONUT ALCOHOL.

Valuable CAS 68425-37-6 / EMULSION STABILISING, LIGHT STABILIZER, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Derived from coconut oil, Coconut Alcohol is a versatile fatty alcohol primarily valued for its emollient and emulsifying properties. It enhances skin hydration by forming a protective barrier while improving product texture and stability.

Summary

Emollient Emulsifying Emulsion Stabilising Foam Boosting Stabilising Surfactant Viscosity Controlling

Science

Mechanism of Action

As a fatty alcohol, Coconut Alcohol acts as an emollient by creating a protective lipid layer on the skin's surface, effectively locking in moisture and preventing transepidermal water loss. It functions as an emulsifier, stabilizing oil-in-water or water-in-oil formulations by helping immiscible liquids blend. Furthermore, it contributes to product aesthetics as an emulsion stabilizer, foam booster, and viscosity controlling agent.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

As a fatty alcohol, Coconut Alcohol inherently contributes to the stability of emulsion-based cosmetic formulations, helping to maintain product consistency and shelf life.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

The CIR Expert Panel affirmed Coconut Alcohol as safe for use in cosmetics, determining no primary irritant, sensitizing, or phototoxic effects were observed in human testing. No specific maximum concentration restrictions were imposed, with safety evaluated based on typical 'as used' concentrations in formulations.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Coconut Alcohol is a valuable ingredient, providing essential emollient and formulation-stabilizing benefits with a low risk of irritation or comedogenicity across all skin types.

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