Cetearyl Palmate
AKA “Cetearyl Palmitic Acid Ester
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Cetearyl palmate
AKA: Cetearyl Palmitic Acid Ester
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Cetearyl Palmate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and Palm Acid Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Form
Wax
Synthetic
Botanical. Typically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as starting materials. Synthesized through esterification of cetearyl alcohol with palmitic acid.
Function
Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester combining cetyl and stearyl alcohols with palmitic acid derived from palm oil. Used as an emollient and texture modifier in cosmetic products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR