Glyceryl Palmitate Lactate

AKA “1-Palmitoylglycerol, Palmitin, Hexadecanoic acid, 3-dihydroxypropyl ester, 1-Monohexadecanoyl-rac-glycerol”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Glyceryl palmitate lactate

AKA: 1-Palmitoylglycerol, Palmitin, Hexadecanoic acid, 3-dihydroxypropyl ester, 1-Monohexadecanoyl-rac-glycerol

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Chemical Exfoliant

Synthetic

Clean

Hexadecanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol 2-hydroxypropanoate Science: Functions: Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Formula

C19H38O4

Mol. Weight

330.5

CAS #

26657-96-5

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.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic compound combining glyceryl palmitate with lactic acid, developed for cosmetics in recent decades. Created to provide both emulsifying and gentle exfoliating properties in contemporary skincare formulations.