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Used as emollients and thickening agents in cosmetics; A mixture of mono, di, and triglycerides derived from coconut oil; Deemed safe as used in cosmetics; Also used in pharmaceuticals and as a food additive Key benefits: Hydration.
Cocoglycerides
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Glycerides, coco
Purpose
These coconut-derived glycerides are used as softening and thickening agents skin care. They’ve been ruled safe as used in cosmetics.
Rating
GOOD
Category
Texture Enhancer, Emollient
INCI Purpose
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Benefits
Alternative Names
At a Glance
Used as emollients and thickening agents in cosmetics
A mixture of mono, di, and triglycerides derived from coconut oil
Deemed safe as used in cosmetics
Also used in pharmaceuticals and as a food additive
Article
Cocoglycerides are used as emollient and thickening agents in cosmetics. They are a mixture of mono, di, and triglycerides derived from coconut oil.
In addition to their applications in skin care, they are used as a consistency agent in pharmaceuticals and even as a food additive. Cocoglycerides are used less often in skin care than their related ingredient, hydrogenated cocoglycerides.
The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel has deemed cocoglycerides are safe as used in cosmetics, where usage range typically ranges from 0.2–14%.
See: Hydrogenated Coco-Glyceride
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