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coconut

Coconut

Cocos nucifera

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Fruit

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Moisturizing. Filmogenic. Barrier function repairing. Conditioning. Hair protector, repairing and conditioning.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Southern Asia and South America

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Antiseptic. Astringent. Bactericide. Diuretic.

Curiosities

Curiosities

Multiple uses: Nourishing, poison cure, moisturizing, hairy part of the shell to make clothing, roots as toothbrush, etc.