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Emollient

CETEARYL PALMATE

Updated
87

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A wax ester of cetearyl alcohol and palmitic acid. A staple cosmetic emollient and co-emulsifier with a long, well-documented safety record; widely used in creams, balms and hair conditioners.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Conditioning emollient with creamy skin feel
  • Co-emulsifier for stable creams
  • Plant-derived alternative to silicones

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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