Palmitoyl Oat Amino Acids
AKA “Palmitoyl Oat Amino Acids, Oat Amino Acid Derivative
Acid
Ingredient Facts
Palmitoyl oat amino acids
AKA: Oat Amino Acid Derivative
Acid · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Acid
Not Clean
Palmitoyl Oat Amino Acids is the condensation product of palmitic acid chloride and the amino acids obtained from the complete hydrolysis of the protein fraction of Avena sativa (Oat)
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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 derivative combining palmitic acid with amino acids from oat grain. Created to enhance the traditional skin-soothing and conditioning benefits of oatmeal for modern cosmetic use.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
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
USApermitted
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR