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Glycol Dipalmate/Palm Kernelate/Olivate/Macadamiate
AKA “Glycol Esters, Multi-Oil Glycol Esters”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Glycol dipalmate/palm kernelate/olivate/macadamiate
AKA: Glycol Esters, Multi-Oil Glycol Esters
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Glycol Dipalmate/Palm Kernelate/Olivate/Macadamiate is the diester of ethylene glicol with a misture of fatty acids derived from palm oil, palm kernel oil, olive oil and macadamia nut oil
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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
Developed in the late 20th century as a synthetic blend of glycol esters derived from or mimicking natural plant oils. Used in cosmetics as a multi-functional emollient and conditioning agent to provide texture similar to luxury natural oils.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR