- INCI Name:Cetyl Palmitate
- Functions:Thickener, Emollient, Emulsifier, Viscosity Modifier
- Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin
- Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Plant-Based, Naturally Derived
Cetyl Palmitate has similar properties to whale wax. Palmitic acid (also called hexadecanoic acid) constitutes between 20 and 30 percent of most animal fats and is also an important constituent of most vegetable fats (35 - 45 percent of palm oil). In cosmetics and personal care products, the Palmitates are used in a wide spectrum of products. Cetyl Palmitate is a Cetylated Fatty Acid.