A grape seed extract modified with palmitic acid, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Palmitoyl grape seed extract is the product of reacting an extract of the seeds of the grape, Vitis vinifera, with palmitoyl chloride, which attaches palmitic acid chains to constituents of the extract and makes it more fat-soluble. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of creams, serums 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 show the composition of the starting extract or the degree of modification.
Functions
- 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.