OPW Ingredients Coconut Oil
- CAS Number
- 8001-31-8
- INCI Name
- Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
OPW Ingredients Coconut oil is extracted from the dried pulp of coconuts, the fruit of coconut palms. From a botanic perspective, a coconut is a one-seeded drupe rather than a nut. Coconut palms are primarily grown in India, Indonesia and the Philippines. Coconut oil covers approximately 8% of global vegetable oil requirements.
Product families
Applications
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Fixed & Carrier Oils
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Moisturizing Agent
- Benefit Claims
Anti-Acne, Cell Regeneration, Firming, Versatility; Anti-Acne; Cell Regeneration; Firming; Versatility
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Organic, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Organic; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Quality
- Virgin Organic
- Application
Cosmetics; Coconut oil is a very versatile oil used for a wide range of cosmetic purposes. It can also be used directly on skin and hair. The oil moisturizes the skin and prevents acne and impurities. It supports cell regeneration and leaves the skin firm and beautiful. Thanks to these great properties, coconut oil is often used in body lotions, lip balms and facial masks. It is also a popular ingredient in hair care products such as shampoos, conditioners and hairmasks.; versatile skincare and haircare oil; moisturizing; Pharmaceutics; In the pharmaceutical industry, coconut oil is used as a base for ointments used to treat itchiness, scaling skin, inflammation and burns. Thanks to its large amount of lauric acid, the oil has an anti-inflammatory effect and alleviates redness. Used internally, coconut oil can improve gastrointestinal health.; base oil for pharmaceutical ointments; alleviates itchiness and redness In the pharmaceutical industry, coconut oil is used as a base for ointments used to treat itchiness, scaling skin, inflammation and burns. Thanks to its large amount of lauric acid, the oil has an anti-inflammatory effect and alleviates redness. Used internally, coconut oil can improve gastrointestinal health.; alleviates itchiness and redness; Food; Coconut oil contains short-chain saturated caprylic and capric fatty acids and a combination of amino acids, vitamins and trace elements. This makes it both healthy and easily digestible. It is highly heat-resistant and particularly suitable for cooking, baking, and deep-frying.; easily digestible; highly heat-resistant and suitable for cooking, baking, and deep-frying; Animal feed/care; Coconut oil can boost the immune system of animals and make their fur beautiful and shiny. The recommended daily intake is 1 tsp for every 10 kg of body weight. Used externally, coconut oil can keep ticks away and moisturize paws.; natural tick repellent; paw care; bolsters the immune system
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia, Philippines, India
- Application Format
- Balm
- Leave On
- Masks
- Rinse Off
- Hair Care
- Hair Conditioner
- Hair Masks
- Shampoos & Rinses
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Lotion
- Facial Mask
- Cosmetics
- Lip Balm
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Moisturizing Agent
