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Skin Conditioning

PALMITOYL PALMITAMIDE MEA

CAS 208044-65-9 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A ceramide-mimetic lipid combining palmitic acid groups with an ethanolamine backbone — supports skin barrier and conditioning. Class-typical low risk in cosmetics.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGHUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONINGSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Skin barrier support — ceramide-mimetic structure
  • Emollient and conditioning
  • Long fatty-acid backbone, low irritation

Known concerns

  • Monoethanolamine (MEA) head — trace residual ethanolamine possible
  • Class-typical low cosmetic risk
  • Limited published safety dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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