Palmitic Acid
Primary Function
Emollient
Safety Verdict
Mostly Safe
Health Score
9/10
Eco Score
9/10
About Palmitic Acid
Saturated fatty acid naturally found in palm oil and skin sebum; used as an emollient and surfactant.
Formulation Role & Skin Benefits
Palmitic Acid is selected for formulations requiring reducing dryness, flakiness, and rough texture, delivering enhancing skin barrier comfort and tactile smoothness.
Best suited for dry, mature, and sensitive skin types. Typical formulation context: creams, balms, ointments, and rich moisturizers.
Palmitic Acid Category Hub
Explore other ingredients classified under Emollient:
Browse all Emollient Ingredients →Complete Palmitic Acid Guide
Free Tool
Try Ingredient Scanner →
Scan Full Product Ingredients
Check any skincare or cosmetic product containing Palmitic Acid with our instant ingredient safety analyzer.