Emollient ingredient

Palmitic Acid

A C16 saturated fatty acid naturally found in skin sebum, used as an emollient and emulsifier to soften skin and stabilize creams.

Also known as: hexadecanoic acid, c16 fatty acid

emollientemulsifier

Benefits

  • Softens and conditions skin
  • Supports the skin barrier by replenishing fatty acid content

Watch for

  • High concentrations may be moderately comedogenic
At a glance
CategoryEmollient
IrritancyLow–moderate
Beginner-friendlyYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 50 products
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Products with Palmitic Acid

CC CrèmeTreatment
Erborian
CC Crème
Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream EXMoisturizer
Sulwhasoo
Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream EX
Triple Retinol Repair SerumSerum
Some By Mi
Triple Retinol Repair Serum
Brightening Pore SerumSerum
Innisfree
Brightening Pore Serum
Pure & Deep Cleansing FoamCleanser
Ma:nyo
Pure & Deep Cleansing Foam
Mask
Skinfood
Egg White Pore Mask