Isopropyl Palmitate
The light softener.
What it does
A light oil that softens skin and helps creams spread.
Good to know
Made from isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid, a fatty acid.
Often found in: Sunscreens, Hand creams, Body lotions
Around the world
- United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
- EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
- Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
- Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source
Sources
No independent safety review found. The only review is industry-funded.
- CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics (2015) (Industry-funded)
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