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Key benefits: Hydration.

Isopropyl Palmitate

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Isopropyl palmitate

Purpose

Texture enhancer and emollient as used in cosmetics.

Rating

GOOD

Category

Emollient, Texture Enhancer

INCI Purpose

BINDING, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Benefits

Hydration — Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

Alternative Names

Hair Profile

Functions

Emollient

At a Glance

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Isopropyl palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient as used in cosmetics. It can potentially be problematic for those with oily skin, depending on the amount in the product and your skin’s response. Isopropyl palmitate may be synthetic or derived from plant and animal sources.

See: Palmitic Acid

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