Ascorbyl Palmitate
Ascorbyl Palmitate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antioxidant, fragrance agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 81 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | ASCORBYL PALMITATE |
| Function | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE |
| CAS number | 137-66-6 |
| EC number | 205-305-4 |
| Prevalence | 1,244 products (1.34% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 81 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 5,400 |
Used in
Serums 9.2%Lip Moisturizers 7.2%General Moisturizers 6%Face Cleansers 5.4%Sunscreens 5.2%Lip Liners 3.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Ascorbyl Palmitate do in skincare?
- Ascorbyl Palmitate functions as an antioxidant, fragrance agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Ascorbyl Palmitate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Ascorbyl Palmitate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (9.2% of its uses).
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