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Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, hardened coconut acid glycerine esters, are used in cosmetic formulations. see also under coconut oil, coconut palm. The ester acts as an emollient (makes the skin supple and smooth), consistency agent and skin care product. "Hydrogenated" means: treated with hydrogen (hydrogenated or hardened). They are contained in numerous skin care products.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer