INCI name

HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL GLYCERIDES

Hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides

A mixture of mono- and diglycerides from hydrogenated palm kernel oil, used as an emollient and thickener.

What it is

Hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides are a mixture of hydrogenated mono- and diglycerides derived from palm kernel oil. CosIng lists them as an emollient, skin-conditioning and viscosity-controlling ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions, lip products and cleansing 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 show whether the palm kernel oil comes from certified sustainable sources.

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.
Viscosity controlling
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (20)

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