What is PALMITIC ACID and what does it do?

Role: EMOLLIENT/EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

Family: FATTY ACID, POSSIBLY COMEDOGENIC INGREDIENT

Comedogenic index: 2

Palmitic acid, a common fatty acid, is widely used in cosmetic formulas for its multiple functions.

This fatty acid may be comedogenic.

Origin and Presence
Natural sources: naturally present in skin, palm oil, palm kernel oil, butter, cheese and meat.
Ubiquitous: The most common fatty acid in animals, plants and microorganisms.

Roles in Cosmetics
Cleansing and emollient agent: Used as a cleansing detergent, emollient and emulsifier in various cosmetic products.
Emulsifier : Its emulsifying properties help maintain the cohesion of heterogeneous ingredients in formulations.
Use and safety

Drying potential : In cleansers, it can be drying depending on the other ingredients present and the pH level of the product.
Moisturizing effectiveness: As an emollient in moisturizers, it is highly effective.

Palmitic acid is a versatile ingredient in cosmetics, important for its cleansing, emollient and formulation-stabilizing properties.

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