Coconut Flower Sugar
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, cleansing, flavouring in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Coconut Flower Sugar is the dried, ground nectar obtained from the flowers of Cocos nucifera, Arecaceae.
What does it do?
Coconut Flower Sugar is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Flavouring
adds taste to oral-care products like toothpaste and mouthwash
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Coconut Flower Sugar is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Coconut Flower Sugar?
Coconut Flower Sugar is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Coconut Flower Sugar is the dried, ground nectar obtained from the flowers of Cocos nucifera, Arecaceae.
Is Coconut Flower Sugar allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Coconut Flower Sugar is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Coconut Flower Sugar do in cosmetic products?
Coconut Flower Sugar is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, cleansing, flavouring, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting, surfactant - cleansing.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 12/01/2018