An emulsifier and antioxidant helper derived from palm oil.
What it is
Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate is made from hydrogenated palm oil glycerides esterified with citric acid. It is mainly used to support antioxidants such as tocopherol in protecting oils from oxidation, and it can also help emulsify.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions and oil-containing products, often supplied together with tocopherol and lecithin.
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.
It is used at low levels as a formulation aid; the label does not show whether the palm raw material is certified sustainable.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- 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 (500)
- Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash · The Body Shop
- Ginger Hair & Scalp Scrub · The Body Shop
- Tea Tree Purify Shampoo · The Body Shop
- Moringa Shine & Protection Shampoo · The Body Shop
- Camomile Jelly One-Step Cleanser · The Body Shop
- Color Sensational® Matte · Maybelline
- Color Sensational® Cream · Maybelline
- Renewing Body Cleanser Cashmere Rose 1 Liter · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Shower Gel Herbal Honey 1 Liter · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Shower Gel Almond Cocoon 1 Liter · KORRES
- Renewing Body Cleanser Santorini Grape 1 Liter · KORRES
- Shower Gel Avgoustos 1 Liter · KORRES