Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
AKA “Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Chemical Exfoliant
Clean
Glycerides, palm-oil mono-, di-, and tri- hydrogenated, citrates
CAS #
91744-68-2
Form
Liquid
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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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed in the 20th century as an emulsifier and skin conditioning agent, combining hydrogenated palm oil with citric acid derivatives for cosmetic formulation.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR