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Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract

Extract of the fruit of Cocos nucifera (coconut)

Safety Notes

Coconut fruit extract used as a skin-conditioning botanical and as a substrate in fermentation-based natural preservative systems (e.g. AMTicide Coconut). Contributes emollient and antimicrobial-support properties.

Function & Common Use

Function

Skin conditioning / Antimicrobial support (in ferment systems)

Category

Botanical Extract

Common In

Natural preservative blends (as ferment substrate), moisturising skincare

Origin

Natural (coconut fruit)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No specific limit under CR 2020 in source checked

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No specific limit; use at self-determined safe level per safety assessment

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked

Baby restriction: None identified for standard cosmetic use

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract safe to use in skincare?

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Coconut fruit extract used as a skin-conditioning botanical and as a substrate in fermentation-based natural preservative systems (e.g. AMTicide Coconut). Contributes emollient and antimicrobial-support properties.

Is Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract allowed in India?

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract is currently classified as "Permitted; regulated as a cosmetic ingredient under CR 2020" under Indian cosmetics regulations. The maximum permitted concentration is No specific limit under CR 2020 in source checked.

What is Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract used for in cosmetics?

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract functions as: Skin conditioning / Antimicrobial support (in ferment systems). It is commonly found in: Natural preservative blends (as ferment substrate), moisturising skincare.

Is Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract safe for babies?

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract has baby/child restrictions: None identified for standard cosmetic use. Avoid using products containing this ingredient on infants unless specifically formulated and labelled for baby use.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
Low
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted; regulated as a cosmetic ingredient under CR 2020
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted; no specific 21 CFR cosmetic restriction identified in source checked
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted; no specific MFDS restriction identified in source checked
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient under AICIS; standard framework applies; no therapeutic listing unless therapeutic claims made
Canada (NHPID)
Not listed as restricted on Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist in source checked; standard cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CASNot verified in source checked

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