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Hydrogenated coconut acid, the hardened coconut acid, is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple), emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids such as water and oil so that they can be mixed together), surfactant and skin care product. Hydrogenated" means treated with hydrogen (hydrogenated or hardened).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer