Common Name(s): Hydrogenated coconut oil,coconut oil hydrogenated,cocos nucifera hydrogenated oil
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides a stable, solid emollient base from hydrogenated coconut oil.
Why It's Used: Hydrogenation of coconut oil converts the naturally liquid fraction (lauric acid, c12, ~50%) and any unsaturated fatty acids to saturated equivalents; produces a harder, more stable solid emollient than virgin coconut oil.
How It Works: Full hydrogenation of coconut oil produces predominantly c12:0 (laurate) glycerides; solid at room temperature (mp ~35-40°c); fully saturated and oxidation-resistant; used as a natural solid emollient in cosmetics.
Typically Found In: Solid lotions,natural body butters,stick formulations,natural cosmetics
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – emollient
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,viscosity controlling
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%–20%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Fully hydrogenated cocos nucifera (coconut) oil; plant origin. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 2/5 – low-moderate (lauric acid-based)
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated; rare coconut sensitivity.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Other plant oils,natural butters,emulsifiers,emollients
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Hydrogenated coconut oil is solid and oxidatively stable vs virgin coconut oil; used in natural cosmetics as a sustainable solid emollient; the lauric acid-dominant fatty acid profile remains even after hydrogenation; used in soap making and skin care as a hard, cleansing and conditioning ingredient.
Last Verified: 2026-03-28
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary