Methyl Palmitate

Methyl Palmitate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 11 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameMETHYL PALMITATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING
CAS number112-39-0
EC number203-966-3
Prevalence11 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches320

Used in

General Moisturizers 63.6%Body Oils 18.2%Day Moisturizers 9.1%Night Moisturizers 9.1%

Frequently asked

What does Methyl Palmitate do in skincare?
Methyl Palmitate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Methyl 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 Methyl Palmitate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (63.6% of its uses).

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