Potassium Palm Kernelate
AKA “Potassium salt of palm kernel fatty acids”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Potassium palm kernelate
AKA: Potassium salt of palm kernel fatty acids
Ingredient · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
Fatty acids, palm kernel oil, potassium salts
CAS #
70969-43-6
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Removes Impurities
Controls Viscosity
Removes dirt and impurities
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Saponified form of palm kernel oil, developed as a mild surfactant in modern cosmetics based on the historical use of palm oil in traditional soap-making.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR