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Emollient

GLYCERYL PALMITATE LACTATE

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A glycerin/palmitic/lactic mixed ester used as an emollient and co-emulsifier. All three building blocks are food-grade and topically benign; the ester behaves predictably mildly.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Emollient ester
  • Skin softening
  • Co-emulsifier
  • Mild and biodegradable

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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