Hydrogenated Palm Oil

AKA “Hardened palm oil”

Oil

Ingredient Facts

Hydrogenated palm oil

AKA: Hardened palm oil

Oil · Emollient · EWG: 2

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Clean

Oils, palm, hydrogenated

Effective at 30.0%

Family

Arecaceae (Palm family)

Plant Part

Fruit

CAS #

68514-74-9, 8033-29-2

Form

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.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Viscosity Controlling

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Palm oil has been used in traditional African and Southeast Asian beauty practices for skin conditioning and protection. Hydrogenation (a 20th-century development) converts the liquid oil into a stable ingredient suitable for modern cosmetic formulations.