A gentle plant-derived ingredient from palm kernels that helps blend oil and water together, creating a smooth, unified texture in skincare and beauty products.
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
124046-52-2
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Native to Southeast Asia. Derived from palm kernel oil, a fatty oil extracted from the kernels of Elaeis guineensis palms grown in Southeast Asia. Produced through polyethylene glycol (PEG) esterification and ethoxylation of palm kernel glycerides.
A synthetic emulsifier combining PEG with palm kernel oil glycerides. Palm kernels have traditional uses in African and Southeast Asian skincare, but this PEGylated version was developed to create stable, water-soluble emulsifiers for modern cosmetics.