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Coconut Milk Extract

INCI: Water, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract

What is it?

Coconut milk extract is made by extracting coconut fruit with water, glycerin, or a similar solvent under controlled heat, then blending the concentrate with a preservative system to make a shelf-stable finished ingredient. It's different from coconut oil: it shares coconut oil's fatty acid profile, mostly lauric ac...

How is it used?

Add it to the water phase, ideally during cooldown to protect its protein and sugar content from prolonged heat.

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Coconut Milk Extract in Cosmetic Formulation