Snapshot
- Overview
- A fatty compound that softens skin and helps it retain moisture.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning, Barrier Support, Emulsifying
- Type
- Emollient
Palmitoyl Glycerol
Palmitoyl Glycerol is a fatty acid-derived compound formed from glycerol and palmitic acid, used as an emollient in cosmetics. Skincare products use it to help improve softness and support moisture retention.
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Our take
Is Palmitoyl Glycerol a Good Ingredient?
Rated Good as a supporting ingredient: its emollient properties reliably improve skin softness and texture, and it helps the barrier and overall product feel. It's not a primary treatment active, which is what keeps it at Good rather than a higher tier.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Helps soften and smooth the skin by reinforcing the skin's lipid layer. May also support moisture retention by reducing water loss from the skin's surface.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Commonly used in moisturizers, creams, lotions, and other products designed to support skin conditioning and hydration. May also appear in formulas aimed at improving skin softness and texture.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally considered safe for cosmetic use and typically well tolerated by most skin types. As a lipid-derived ingredient, irritation is uncommon when used in standard cosmetic formulations.
Products with Palmitoyl Glycerol
