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Emollient

GLYCERYL DIPALMITATE

CAS 26657-95-4 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A diglyceride of palmitic acid — a skin-identical fat used as an emollient and gentle co-emulsifier. Inert, biodegradable, and very well tolerated; close cousin of natural sebum.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Skin-identical glyceride
  • Emollient
  • Co-emulsifier

Known concerns

  • Possible mild comedogenicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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