Glycol Palmitate

Glycol palmitate is an oil-soluble ester of ethylene glycol and palmitic acid commonly used in skincare and cleansers. It's included to provide emolliency, reduce drag during application, and create a smooth, cushioned finish.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
An emollient ester that smooths skin for an even, silky finish.
Category
Skin Conditioning
Type
Emollient

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

Low

Skin Benefits

Softens the skin and lends a silky, refined finish. Encourages even product laydown for a more uniform feel.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Common in moisturizers, balms, and milky cleansers; also appears in makeup removers to boost slip and afterfeel.

Comedogenic Rating

Glycol Palmitate has a comedogenic rating of 2. It has a low likelihood of clogging pores but may not suit all skin types.

Safety

Low likelihood of irritation for most users. Very oily or breakout-prone skin may find fatty esters feel occlusive in leave-on products. No specific regulatory restrictions known in cosmetics.

Is Glycol Palmitate a Good Ingredient?

It's Good due to consistent emollient performance and a smoothing feel that supports even application, generally stable and low in irritation risk, but a functional texturizer rather than an active treatment.

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