Hydrogenated Coconut Acid
Hydrogenated Coconut Acid is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 9 products on Poliage, most often cleanser and exfoliant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Coconut derivatives.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Hydrogenated coconut acid: used to wash skin or hair and soften the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Hydrogenated Coconut Acid: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrogenated Coconut Acid: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrogenated Coconut Acid: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrogenated Coconut Acid: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrogenated Coconut Acid: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34339, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Hydrogenated Coconut Acid
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Vichy
DERCOS Technique - shampooing ultra apaisant cheveux secs ou colorés
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Vichy
DERCOS ULTRA APAISANT
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Face Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Intensive Moisture Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA Fresh Peach
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Gentle Cream-to-Foam Face Cleanser with Colloidal Oatmeal + Glycerin
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Gentle Pure Skin Face Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
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