A wax ester that thickens and softens.
What it is
Cetyl palmitate is an ester of cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a waxy emollient that gives creams body and a smooth feel.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions, lip products and conditioners.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (307)
- Gardenia with Shea Butter Hand Cream · Florinda
- Vaseline Pro Derma Ultra Moisturizing Body cream · Unilever
- Vitamin E Barrier Boost Cream · The Body Shop
- Radiant Youth Day Cream SPF30 · Lumene
- HERKKÄ Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes · Lumene
- Oat Milk Oil Cleanser · Lumene
- Glow Awakening Eye Cream · Lumene
- Moisture Balm · Lumene
- Glow Moisturizer · Lumene
- Anti-wrinkle & Firm Day Cream SPF30 Fragrance-free · Lumene
- Glow Renew Night Cream · Lumene
- Glow Cream SPF30 · Lumene