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INCI name

GLYCERYL PALMITATE

Glyceryl palmitate

Skin conditioning – emollientreviewed

A glycerol ester of palmitic acid used as an emollient.

What it is

Glyceryl palmitate is the monoester of glycerol and palmitic acid, a saturated fatty acid with sixteen carbon atoms. CosIng lists it as an emollient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions, lip products and other skin care products.

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.

The INCI name does not reveal the source of the fatty acid or the proportion of mono-, di- and triesters in the commercial material.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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