COCOS NUCIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT

📋 Quick facts

Description: COCOS NUCIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT — hydration (Coconut Water Extract).

All Functions: hydration (Coconut Water Extract)

Quick Facts:

• Category: humectant

Proven Benefits At A Glance:

• Cocos nucifera (coconut) extract comes from various plant parts, most commonly the husk fiber
• Research shows potential effects on mood, inflammation, and pain in animal studies
• Different parts of the coconut plant contain different compounds, so effects vary by which part is used
• Most human data is limited; most studies so far have been conducted in animals
• Traditional medicine has used coconut for thousands of years across Africa and beyond

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📚 Research & Evidence

🔬 The Science

Cocos nucifera is a palm tree native to tropical regions and one of the most widely distributed fruit plants globally. The ingredient COCOS NUCIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT refers to preparations from coconut plant material, though the specific part used matters significantly. Research has identified several bioactive compounds in coconut, particularly in the husk fiber, including flavonoids, saponins, and polyphenols (Inflammopharmacology, 2013). #1: Anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects: In animal models, a hydromethanol extract of coconut husk showed dose-dependent anti-inflammatory activity comparable to the drug diclofenac in tests measuring paw swelling, and also demonstrated analgesic (pain-relieving) effects in both heat sensitivity and chemical pain models (Inflammopharmacology, 2013).

The researchers attributed these effects to the antioxidant compounds present. #2: Mood-related effects: A standardized hydroalcoholic extract of coconut husk fiber showed anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) and antidepressant-like effects in mouse studies using behavioral tests (J Nat Med, 2017). At a dose of 100 mg/kg, the extract increased time spent in open spaces (a measure of reduced anxiety) and decreased immobility time in swimming and suspension tests (measures associated with depression-like behavior). The mechanism appears to involve multiple neurotransmitter systems: the anxiety effect related to GABA signaling, while the mood effect involved serotonin, noradrenaline, and dopamine pathways (J Nat Med, 2017). #3: Other reported effects: A comprehensive review identified numerous properties attributed to coconut across scientific literature, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, antifungal, and potential cardioprotective effects, though the review notes that many uses were only partially confirmed by rigorous studies (Braz J Med Biol Res, 2015).

Importantly, this same review emphasizes that different parts of the coconut plant (fruit, husk, root, leaf, etc.) have different chemical compositions, meaning pharmacological effects vary depending on which part is extracted. An ethnobotanical survey documented that coconut has been used in traditional African medicine for various purposes including infections and digestive complaints over a span of at least 3,500 years (J Ethnopharmacol, 2015), though this represents traditional use rather than confirmed clinical benefit. One rat study found that coconut husk extract at high doses affected testosterone levels and reproductive behavior markers in male animals (Afr Health Sci, 2022), but this has not been studied in humans.

The key limitation: nearly all rigorous data comes from animal studies or laboratory research. Human clinical trials are sparse, so claims about skin or health benefits in people remain largely unproven.

📄 Related Research

Matched by search — not necessarily verified support for every statement above.

• Odigie EB et al. (2022). Regulation of male sex hormones strongly heightens copulation behavior indices in rat’s model administered Cocos nucifera husks extract. Afr Health Sci.
• Lima EB et al. (2015). Cocos nucifera (L.) (Arecaceae): A phytochemical and pharmacological review. Braz J Med Biol Res.
• Gruca M et al. (2015). African palm ethno-medicine. J Ethnopharmacol.
• Lima EBC et al. (2017). Involvement of monoaminergic systems in anxiolytic and antidepressive activities of the standardized extract of Cocos nucifera L. J Nat Med.
• Naskar S et al. (2013). Evaluation of antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activity of hydromethanol extract of Cocos nucifera L. Inflammopharmacology.

🧴 Products Containing COCOS NUCIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT

• Unilever, Signal Zahnpasta 7 Actions Komplettschutz und sanftes Weiß, Kokos & Minze
• neutro derma Sapone latte di cocco
• eco elio Alles Routine nachhaltige Sonnencreme
• garnier
• Shampoo
• herbal essences herbal essences
• Carrefour Gel de baño coco
• Carrefour Jabón manos líquido coco crf
• Carrefour Gel de baño coco
• Unilever, Timotei Timotei Après Shampoing Cheveux Normaux
• Inecto Inecto coconut
• Unilever, Dove, Uni lever Dove
• Henkel, Schauma Repair & Pflege Shampoo mit Kokos-Extrakt
• Tahiti Gel Douche – Coco Nourrissante
• Colgate-palmolive norge Palmolive Dusj Naturals Pure Mix 250ml
• Palmer’s huile de coco lait hydratant corps
• TRESemmé ‘Restyled for the Planet’ Botanique Shampoo with Coconut Milk & Aloe Vera
• Azzorti
• Terra Naturi Sweet Mallow
• Palmolive, Palmolive Men Palmolive For Men Classic Scheercrème
• Cosmia Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la noix de coco
• Cosmia Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a la noix de coco
• Carrefour Crème de douche Lait de coco hydratante
• Manava – Marque Repère Shampooing extra-doux à l’extrait d’amande
• Auchan Gel douche extra-doux lait coco hydratant
• Cosmia Mousse lavante mains
• L’Oréal, L’Oreal Consumer products, Garnier Fructis Coco Water
• L’Oréal, L’Oreal Consumer products, Garnier, Fructis, Garnier Fructis Fructis Nutri Coconut No Frizz
• l-oreal, l-oreal-consumer-products, garnier, Garnier Ultra Doux Ultra Doux Shampooing nourrissant Lait de Coco & Macadamia
• DOP BIO – Le shampoing très doux à la noix de coco
• MKL shampooing solide
• PANTENE Hydration sos
• Unilever, Signal Signal Bain de Bouche Antibactérien Integral 8 Nature Elements Fraîcheur Naturelle 500ml
• Cien, Mariette & Louis Crème lavante au parfum d’amande
• shower gel coconut
• Unilever, Dove Dove Purely Pampering Coconut Milk With Jasmine Petals Nourishing Body Wash
• L’Oréal, L’Oreal Consumer products, Garnier Ultimate Blends Conditioner
• Herbal Essences Conditioner
• Swiss Toniq Geneva PhytoHair Growth Serum
• ST Ives ST Ives ST Ives