A light, fast-absorbing emollient ester.
What it is
Isopropyl palmitate is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It reduces the greasy feel of oils and waxes and helps formulas spread evenly.
Where it is used
Found in body lotions, creams, make-up and hair 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.
Whether an emollient suits a given skin type depends on the whole formula; the INCI list cannot predict individual reactions.
Functions
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- 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.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (839)
- Sérum corporal · Unilever
- Skin Defence Hydrating Hand & Body Protector SPF50+ PA++++ · The Body Shop
- Skin Defence Hydrating Body Protector SPF50+ PA++++ · The Body Shop
- Vitamin E Nourishing Night Cream · The Body Shop
- Vitamin E Moisture Day Cream · The Body Shop
- I Heart Revolution Watermelon Crush Swirl Body Cream · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Citrus Crush Swirl Body Cream · Revolution
- Super Stay® Vinyl Ink · Maybelline
- Pure Glow Cleansing Balm · Lumene
- Hidratante para as Mãos Dove Óleo de Coco e Amêndoas · Dove
- Hidratante Corporal Dove Óleo de Coco e Leite de Amêndoas · Dove
- Loção Desodorante Hidratante Corporal Dove Nutrição Essencial · Dove

