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N-PALMITOYL LAURYLACETYLMETHYL AMINOPROPANEDIOL
Safety score · 0–100
Good
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N-Palmitoyl Laurylacetylmethyl Aminopropanediol is a cosmetic ingredient. N-Palmitoyl Laurylacetylmethyl Aminopropanediol is the organic compound. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
N-Palmitoyl Laurylacetylmethyl Aminopropanediol is a synthetic lipid-like molecule incorporating a palmitoyl (C16:0) fatty acid attached via amide bond to a laurylacetyl-methyl-aminopropanediol scaffold. The structure resembles ceramide-type skin barrier ingredients, suggesting it may integrate into the stratum corneum lipid matrix. The multiple alkoxy groups (laurylacetyl + methyl + hydroxypropyl) provide both lipophilic and hydrophilic character, supporting moisturization. The ingredient is not listed in EU Annex II or III and is considered a functional skin-conditioning agent with no significant toxicity flags. Limited post-market surveillance data exists due to niche use.
Skin benefits
- Barrier-supporting lipid-like conditioning
- Potential ceramide-mimicking integration into stratum corneum
- Moisturizing through multi-alkoxy hydration
- Softening and smoothing skin texture
Known concerns
- Limited post-market safety surveillance data due to niche use
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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