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 21, 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
Honest
Shampoo + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
TRESemmé
Shampoo Light Moisture Pro Pure
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Shea Butter Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
shea moisture daily hydrating shampoo w/coconut milk and acacia senegal
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
Shiny Drops Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SOFT BOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Softening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Suave kids 3 in 1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Super Strength+ Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Superbalanced Makeup
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo + Flash Mask
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo Extended Color Vibrancy
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop Mac’s Root & Aloe softening shaving cream
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Multi-Peptide Advanced Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Purifier Niacinamide Serum Body Wash
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampooing Éclat 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Fenty Skin
Total Cleans’r Remove-It-All Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tresemme
Tresemme Fermented Rice Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Truly Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
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