Sodium Palm Kernelate
AKA “Palm Kernel Soap, Palm Oil Derivative”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium palm kernelate
AKA: Palm Kernel Soap, Palm Oil Derivative
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
Fatty acids, palm kernel-oil, sodium salts
CAS #
61789-89-7
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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.
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Traditional Use
Derived from palm kernel oil, which has been used in traditional African and Southeast Asian cosmetics and soap-making for centuries. Palm kernel oil was traditionally valued for skin conditioning and cleansing properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR