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Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
AKA “Hardened palm kernel oil”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated palm kernel oil
AKA: Hardened palm kernel oil
Essential Oil · Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
A natural emollient derived from palm kernels that softens and conditions skin, leaving it smooth and moisturized.
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
68990-82-9, 84540-04-5
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Indonesia, Malaysia. Derived from the kernels of palm trees (Arecaceae family) grown primarily in Indonesia and Malaysia. Produced through cold-pressing of palm kernels followed by catalytic hydrogenation to solidify the oil.
Plant Source
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Kernel
Function
Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Viscosity Controlling
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Palm kernel oil has traditional use in African and Pacific Island skincare and hair care practices. Industrial hydrogenation (developed in the early 1900s) creates a stable, semi-solid ingredient that mimics natural oil benefits with extended shelf life.
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
Concentration Guide
Industry Max
Industry typically uses up to 60.0% in leave-on products (3 products reported). Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 577).
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR