Hydrogenated palm kernel amine oxide
Ingredient type:FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT/EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: This mild surfactant is used primarily in personal care products for its foaming and cleansing properties, ensuring clean skin while being non-irritating.
Ingredient type: Surfactant
⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally safe when used in accordance with cosmetic product standards.
✨ Vegan: No, it is derived from palm kernel oil, which is not always ethically obtained. However, the precise origin may vary depending on the supplier.
✨ Worth knowing: Although considered gentle, it can cause irritation for very sensitive skin. What's more, the environmental impact associated with palm oil production raises ethical and ecological concerns.
Present in: Frequently used in shampoos, shower gels and facial cleansers for its foaming properties.
comedogenic index: 2


