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Cocos Nucifera Oil

INCI Cocos Nucifera Oil

Emollient Oil Hydration & Barrier

What it is & what it does

Coconut Oil is an occlusive/emollient oil rich in lauric acid.
Human studies show virgin coconut oil can improve skin hydration and barrier function in dry/atopic skin. It also has antimicrobial activity, although facial acne-prone skin may find rich coconut-oil formulas too occlusive.

Usage & cautions

Acne-prone facial skin may prefer lighter formulas depending on the product.
Information approach Consumer-friendly summaries are informed by established cosmetic ingredient references such as INCIDecoder and Paula’s Choice Ingredient Dictionary, while avoiding turning ingredient-level evidence into medical claims about the finished product.