Palm Acid
AKA “Palmitic Acid, Palm Fatty Acid”
Acid
Ingredient Facts
Palm acid
AKA: Palmitic Acid, Palm Fatty Acid
Acid · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Acid
Clean
Fatty acids, palm-oil
CAS #
68440-15-3
Form
Powder
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Removes Impurities
Emulsifier
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Removes dirt and impurities
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A modern derivative of palm oil developed through saponification. Used as a fatty acid component in synthetic emulsifiers and cleansing agents for cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Oleic Acid, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, and Stearic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Hydrogenated Palm Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Palm Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Palmitic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Palm Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Palm Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Palmitic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR