Coconut Acid
Coconut Acid is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 128 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, cleanser and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Coconut derivatives.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Fatty acids from coconut oil. Used to make soaps and cleansers.
What it does
Contains Coconut Acid: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Coconut Acid: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Coconut Acid: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Coconut Acid: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Coconut Acid: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 75280, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Coconut Acid
PanOxyl
NEW PanOxyl Acne Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO FULL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO LITER
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Yardley London
oatmeal & almond soap
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
R+Co
On A Cloud Baobab Oil Repair Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ON A CLOUD Bond Building + Repair Oil Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Palmolive For Men Classic Scheercrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
alverde Naturkosmetik
Pflanzenölseife Bio-Verveine Normale Haut
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Plant Based Stem Cell Shampoo™
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
bareMinerals
Poreless Clay Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Rasiercreme Sensitive (with Palm Extract)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
REBOUNCE Hydrating Curl Glaze
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
REBOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL DEFINING CREME
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
HONEST
Refresh Bubble Bath Citrus Vanilla
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Honest
Refresh Shampoo + Body Wash Citrus Vanilla
Shampoo · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
SA Cleanser Bar for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Sakura Bloom Soap
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Thayers
Salicylic Acid Cleanser & Acne Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Savon Visage & Corps Exfoliant Luffa Naturel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Sea Salt & Bergamot Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Honest
Sensitive Shampoo + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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