Sodium Palmitoyl Proline

AKA “UNII-64L053FRFO, Sodium 5-oxo-1-palmitoyl-L-prolinate, N-Palmitoyl-L-proline sodium salt, EINECS 261-406-3, SODIUM PALMITOYL PROLINE [WHO-DD], RefChem:184056, SODIUM PALMITOYL PROLINE [INCI]”

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Ingredient Facts

Sodium palmitoyl proline

AKA: UNII-64L053FRFO, Sodium 5-oxo-1-palmitoyl-L-prolinate, N-Palmitoyl-L-proline sodium salt, EINECS 261-406-3, SODIUM PALMITOYL PROLINE [WHO-DD], RefChem:184056, SODIUM PALMITOYL PROLINE [INCI]

Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4

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Humectant

Occlusive

Skin Conditioner

Amino Acid

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Clean

A gentle amino acid derivative that softens and smooths hair and skin, helping products feel luxurious and moisturized.

Formula

C21H38NNaO3

Mol. Weight

375.50

CAS #

58725-33-0

Form

Powder

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Conditions Skin

Softens & Smooths

Traditional Use

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