Glyceryl Tripalmate/Palm Kernelate/Olivate/Macadamiate/Rapeseedate
AKA “Mixed Glyceryl Esters
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl tripalmate/palm kernelate/olivate/macadamiate/rapeseedate
AKA: Mixed Glyceryl Esters
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Glyceryl Tripalmate/Palm Kernelate/Olivate/Macadamiate/Rapeseedate is the triester of glycerin with a mixture of fatty acids derived from palm oil, palm kernel, olive oil, macadamia nut oil and rapseed oil
Family
Proteaceae (Protea family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
-
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic ester combining glycerin with multiple plant oil-derived fatty acids. Created as an emollient and thickening agent offering a mix of natural oil benefits in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR