Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Cocos Nucifera Oil (Arecaceae) and Alcohol.
What does it do?
Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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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
EU regulatory status
Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters 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 Oil Ethyl Esters?
Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Cocos Nucifera Oil (Arecaceae) and Alcohol.
Is Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters do in cosmetic products?
Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting.
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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: 17/04/2018