Elaeis guineensis palm oil
AKA “PALM ACIDULATED SOAPSTOCK, Elaeis guineensis”
Fatty Acid
Ingredient Facts
Elaeis guineensis palm oil
AKA: PALM ACIDULATED SOAPSTOCK
Fatty Acid · Emollient · EWG: 5
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Fatty Acid
Clean
Palm oil from Malaysia and Indonesia softens and nourishes skin, leaving it smooth and hydrated.
CAS #
8002-75-3
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
A byproduct of palm oil refining used as an emulsifier and surfactant in modern cosmetics. Developed in the mid-20th century as an industrial utilization of soap-making waste.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR