Is Nourishing Coconut Concentrate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Lea Nature
This page reviews Nourishing Coconut Concentrate by Lea Nature as a skincare. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Benzyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Sodium Benzoate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and fragrance, raising concerns about synthetic additives. However, it also contains beneficial ingredients like coconut oil and flower extracts.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Coconut oil and juice provide moisturizing properties, enhancing skin hydration.
- Contains organic ingredients, indicating a commitment to natural sourcing.
- Includes tocopherol, which acts as an antioxidant, supporting skin health.
- Glycerin is a humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.
- Fragrance may cause irritation for sensitive skin types.
- Presence of several synthetic ingredients indicates a less natural formulation.
- Linalool and limonene are allergens that could trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this skincare and why it matters.
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Is Aqua safe in this skincare?
Good
Aqua is used here as base. Aqua serves as the primary solvent in this formulation, facilitating the distribution of other ingredients. It is essential for hydration and product texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua/Water/Eau
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Is Dicaprylyl Carbonate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Dicaprylyl Carbonate is used here as emulsifier. Dicaprylyl carbonate is an emollient that provides a silky feel and helps to stabilize the formulation. It is derived from natural sources but is processed.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Dicaprylyl Carbonate
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Is Coconut Fruit Juice safe in this skincare?
Good
Coconut Fruit Juice is used here as natural_extract. Coconut fruit juice is included for its hydrating and nourishing properties, contributing to skin moisture and softness.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Juice**
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Is Chamomile Flower Water safe in this skincare?
Good
Chamomile Flower Water is used here as natural_extract. Chamomile flower water is known for its soothing properties, making it beneficial for calming irritated skin.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water*
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Coconut Oil is used here as natural_extract. Coconut oil is a well-known moisturizer that helps to hydrate and protect the skin barrier, enhancing overall skin health.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil**
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Is Polyglyceryl 3 Pentaricinoleate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Polyglyceryl 3 Pentaricinoleate is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water components in the formulation, though it is synthetically derived.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Polyglyceryl-3 Pentaricinoleate
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a powerful humectant that draws moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and preventing dryness.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glycerin
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Is Sunflower Seed Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Sunflower Seed Oil is used here as natural_extract. Sunflower seed oil is rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, providing nourishment and moisture to the skin.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Is Propanediol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Propanediol is used here as solvent. Propanediol is used as a solvent and skin-conditioning agent, though it is derived from corn and may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Propanediol
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Is Pentylene Glycol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Pentylene Glycol is used here as solvent. Pentylene glycol serves as a solvent and humectant, helping to improve the texture of the product, but is synthetically produced.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Pentylene Glycol
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this skincare?
Good
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a natural thickening agent that helps to stabilize the formulation and improve texture without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Xanthan Gum
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Is Benzyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Bad
Benzyl Alcohol is used here as preservative. Benzyl alcohol is a synthetic preservative that can cause irritation in sensitive skin and raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Benzyl Alcohoi
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Is Lauroyl Lysine safe in this skincare?
Medium
Lauroyl Lysine is used here as conditioning_agent. Lauroyl lysine is used for its conditioning properties, improving skin feel, but is a synthetic derivative.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: Lauroyl Lysine
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Is Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient acts as an emulsifier, helping to stabilize the formulation, though it is synthetically derived.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
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Is Bentonite safe in this skincare?
Medium
Bentonite is used here as thickener. Bentonite is a natural clay used for thickening and stabilizing the product, but its processing may raise concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: bentonite
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Is Fragrance safe in this skincare?
Bad
Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance is included for scent but can cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum (Fragrance)
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Is Polyglyceryl 3 Ricinoleate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Polyglyceryl 3 Ricinoleate is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient serves as an emulsifier, aiding in the blending of oil and water components, though it is synthetically derived.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate
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Is Coconut Flower Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Coconut Flower Extract is used here as natural_extract. Coconut flower extract is included for its nourishing properties, contributing to skin hydration and health.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Flower Extract**
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Is Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate is used here as surfactant. This ingredient acts as a surfactant, helping to cleanse the skin, but is synthetically derived and may raise concerns.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
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Is Glucoside safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glucoside is used here as surfactant. Glucoside is used as a surfactant, aiding in cleansing, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Lauy Gucoside
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Is Phytic Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Phytic Acid is used here as chelating_agent. Phytic acid is used for its chelating properties, helping to stabilize the formulation, but is synthetically derived.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Phytic Acid
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Is Sodium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Good
Sodium Chloride is used here as buffer. Sodium chloride is used to adjust the viscosity and stability of the product, contributing to its overall texture.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Chloride
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Is Citric Acid safe in this skincare?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is included to adjust pH levels, ensuring product stability and safety without raising significant concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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Is Tocopherol safe in this skincare?
Good
Tocopherol is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherol acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect the skin from oxidative stress and supporting skin health.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Tocopherol
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Is Sodium Butyrate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Butyrate is used here as preservative. Sodium butyrate is used for its preservative properties, though it is a synthetic ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Buinate
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential irritation.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Benzoate
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Is Lecithin safe in this skincare?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is used as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water components, but it is derived from soy and may raise concerns for some.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Lecithin
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this skincare?
Good
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is included for its exfoliating properties, promoting skin renewal and improving texture without significant concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Lactic Acid
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Is Sorbic Acid safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sorbic Acid is used here as preservative. Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative that can cause irritation in sensitive skin and raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sorbic Acid
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Is Zinc Oxide safe in this skincare?
Medium
Zinc Oxide is used here as active. Zinc oxide is included for its protective properties, though it is a mineral that may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: active
Original: Zinc Poa
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Is Carrageenan safe in this skincare?
Medium
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is used as a thickening agent, but its processing raises concerns about potential digestive issues.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Orondrus Crispus Powder
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Is Acacia Senegal Gum safe in this skincare?
Good
Acacia Senegal Gum is used here as thickener. Acacia senegal gum is a natural thickener that helps to stabilize the formulation without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Acacia Senegal Gum
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Is Levulinic Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Levulinic Acid is used here as preservative. Levulinic acid is used for its preservative properties, though it is a synthetic ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Levulinic Acid
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Is Glycine Soja Oil safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glycine Soja Oil is used here as emollient. Glycine soja oil is used for its emollient properties, enhancing skin feel, but it is derived from soy and may raise concerns for some.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Glycine ap(Soybean) Oil
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Is Sodium Hydroxide safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Hydroxide is used here as buffer. Sodium hydroxide is used to adjust pH levels, ensuring product stability, but it is a synthetic ingredient that raises concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Hydroxide
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Is Linalool safe in this skincare?
Bad
Linalool is used here as fragrance. Linalool is a fragrance component that can cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Linalool
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Is Limonene safe in this skincare?
Bad
Limonene is used here as fragrance. Limonene is a fragrance component that may trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Limonene
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4273520
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Allergens detected: linalool , limonene
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