Palmitic Acid
💚Very good
Also known as: Hexadecanoic Acid
Emollient
Thickener
Emulsifier
Consistency Agent
Fatty Acid
What it is
16-carbon saturated fatty acid with emulsifying and conditioning properties. Component of natural fats and oils.
How it works
Fatty acid enables oil-water emulsification. Increases formulation viscosity improving texture.
Benefits
- Emulsifies and stabilizes formulations
- acts as thickener and body enhancer
- provides emollient properties
- improves spreadability and texture
Formulation notes
Effective concentration: N/A
pH range: N/A
Stability: N/A
Safety
Irritancy: N/A
Comedogenicity: N/A
Ratings
Paula's Choice: N/A
INCIdecoder: N/A