Potassium Palm Kernelate

Potassium Palm Kernelate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 16 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOTASSIUM PALM KERNELATE
FunctionCLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number70969-43-6
EC number275-067-4
Prevalence16 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Face Cleansers 43.8%Body Washes 25%Grooming 12.5%Body Scrubs 6.3%Hand Soaps 6.3%Makeup Applicators 6.3%

Frequently asked

What does Potassium Palm Kernelate do in skincare?
Potassium Palm Kernelate functions as a cleansing, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Potassium Palm Kernelate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Potassium Palm Kernelate?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially face cleansers (43.8% of its uses).

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