Snapshot
- Overview
- A palm-derived ingredient that softens skin and helps formulas blend.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
- Type
- Emollient
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Hydrogenated palm glycerides are a mixture of mono-, di-, and triglycerides made by hydrogenating palm-derived oils. In sticks, salves, and lotions they condition skin, build structure, thicken oils, and act as co-emulsifiers.
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Our take
Is Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides a Good Ingredient?
It's Good because it consistently provides emolliency and structure as a thickener and co-emulsifier, with stable performance and low irritation potential. The benefits are mainly sensory and textural rather than clinically active skin change, which caps it at Good.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Softens rough areas and promotes a smooth, cushioned skin surface. Adds a protective feel that helps relieve dryness discomfort.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in body butters, cleansing balms, solid deodorants, and emulsified lotions as a texture builder and viscosity booster.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally low irritation risk and suitable for most users. The heavier, occlusive feel in high concentrations may not suit very oily or congestion-prone skin; patch testing is advisable for highly reactive skin.
Products with Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
