Cetyl Palmitate
INCI: Palmitic acid palmityl ester
Also known as: Palmityl palmitate, Palmitic acid palmityl ester, Palmitic acid hexadecyl ester, Palmitic acid cetyl ester, n-hexadecyl palmitate, Hexadecanoic acid hexadecyl ester, Cetin
Ester of cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid
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What Is Cetyl Palmitate?
Cetyl palmitate is an ester of cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid, this thickener and emollient helps smooth and condition dry skin. The ingredients that comprise cetyl palmitate are naturally occurring fatty acids. In its raw form, it is a waxy white solid.\n\nThe independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel has found that cetyl palmitate safe as used in cosmetics, where its usage is usually in concentrations of 2.7% or less.
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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International Journal of Toxicology, September 2015, pages 5S–69S International Journal of Toxicology, 2015
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Nanotechnology, March 2008, ePublication Nanotechnology, 2008
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European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, August 2007, pages 141–148 European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2007
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