Coconut Acid
Coconut Acid
A mixture of fatty acids derived from coconut oil that is commonly used in soaps, cleansers, and surfactant systems. It contributes cleansing properties and helps form emulsified products.
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Safety: Generally well tolerated by most skin types.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
2/5 — Low likelihood
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
No aliases recorded
Functions
🫧 Surfactant
Reduces surface tension between oil and water
🧼 Cleansing
Removes dirt, oil and debris
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