INCI name

GLYCERYL PALMITATE/STEARATE

Glyceryl palmitate/stearate

A mixture of glycerol monoesters of palmitic and stearic acids, used as an emollient.

What it is

Glyceryl palmitate/stearate is a mixture of the monoesters of glycerol with palmitic and stearic acids, saturated C16 and C18 fatty acids. CosIng lists it as an emollient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions and other emulsions.

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 whether the raw materials are of plant or synthetic origin.

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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