Potassium Palmate

Potassium Palmate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOTASSIUM PALMATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Prevalence6 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Body Washes 66.7%Body Scrubs 16.7%Grooming 16.7%

Frequently asked

What does Potassium Palmate do in skincare?
Potassium Palmate functions as a surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Potassium Palmate 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 Palmate?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body washes (66.7% of its uses).

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