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Coconut oil, a lauric acid-based oil, holds significant importance in industries such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics due to its desirable properties. Emulsifying coconut oil presents challenges due to the varying chain lengths and degrees of saturation in the fatty acids. Non-ionic surfactants, including sorbitan esters (Span), polyoxyethylene sorbitan esters (Tween), and polyoxyethylene ethers are used in this study, as these surfactants are commonly used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications due to their low toxicity and irritational potential. Co-surfactants such as short- to medium-chain alcohols or propylene glycol are added to lower interfacial tension. This research paper aims to provide a comprehensive study of coconut oil emulsions, focusing on the role of surfactants and various factors influencing emulsion systems. The data collected and analyzed in this study involved the emulsion formation, the selection and characteristics of surfactants, and the parameters affecting emulsion stability.