Ingredient
Palmitic Acid
Hexadecanoic acid
C16 fatty acid
What it is
A saturated C16 fatty acid used as an emollient, thickener and co-emulsifier, and a natural component of skin's own lipids.
How it works
It contributes to the oil phase and, when partly neutralised, acts as a soap-type co-emulsifier that stabilises the emulsion and conditions skin.
What it does
Emollient
Surfactant
Emulsion stabiliser
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.
Found in these products
COSRX
Advanced Snail 92 All-in-One Cream
Worth knowing
Round Lab
1025 Dokdo Eye Cream
Generally well tolerated
Round Lab
Baby Mild Sunscreen SPF50+ Broad Spectrum
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Round Lab
1025 Dokdo Light Cream
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SKIN1004
Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream
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Round Lab
Soybean Nourishing Cream
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Round Lab
1025 Dokdo Cream
Worth knowing