Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
What Hydrogenated Coconut Oil is & what it does
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil is coconut oil that has been chemically saturated with hydrogen, which makes it more solid, more stable, and less prone to rancidity than untreated oil. In formulas it acts as an emollient and texture agent, giving products a richer, more cushiony feel and helping condition the skin surface. It is widely used in balms, creams, sticks, and color cosmetics. The hydrogenation also reduces the oily slip of standard coconut oil, making it useful for firmer, more wax-like textures.
What is Hydrogenated Coconut Oil?
It is coconut oil that has been saturated with hydrogen, making it more solid and more stable than untreated coconut oil. This also makes it less prone to going rancid.
What does Hydrogenated Coconut Oil do in skincare?
It acts as an emollient and texture agent, giving creams, balms, and sticks a richer, cushiony feel and helping condition the skin surface. The hydrogenation makes it useful for firmer, wax-like textures.
Is Hydrogenated Coconut Oil comedogenic?
Coconut-derived oils are sometimes reported as more likely to clog pores for acne-prone skin, though responses vary by person and formula. If you break out easily you may want to patch test products that feature it heavily.
Sunscreens with Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Beviro Protector Balm SPF 30 Minty Sage
77/100
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Rilastil Uniforming Compact Sun Cream SPF 50
76/100
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Rilastil Sun System Color Corrector SPF 50+
71/100
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Klairs All-day Airy Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
67/100
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The Kind Collective Dreamy Everyday Skin Tint SPF 30
65/100