Cetyl Palmitate

The details

Cetyl Palmitate is a wax-ester that pulls triple duty as an emollient, thickener, and emulsion enhancer. It helps enhance the texture of products by giving a smooth, silky feel while helping to stabilize the formula. The emollient action softens skin and reduces moisture loss. This ingredient is considered safe and human testing of concentrations between 2.5-2.7% were found minimal irritation. Just know, there have been very rare cases of the palmitate family causing contact dermatitis. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it contains a C16 ester ( palmitic acid ) that falls into the C11-24 range that Malassezia can feed on.

Found in (6 products)

Haruharu Wonder

Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream

Eye Moisturizers

Reef safeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+5

Biossance

Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream

Eye Moisturizers

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+6

Glow Recipe

Guava Vitamin C Bright-Eye Gel Cream

Eye Moisturizers

Reef safeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+5

Torriden

Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream

Eye Moisturizers

Reef safeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+4

Eucerin

Anti-Pigment Dark Circle Eye Corrector

Eye Moisturizers

Oil-freeReef safeParaben-free+5

Cetaphil

Hydrating Eye Gel Cream

Eye Moisturizers

Reef safeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+3