Palmitic Acid
Approved
Fatty Acid
Also Known As
Hexadecanoic Acid
CAS Number
57-10-3
What It Does
Emollient; Surfactant
Why Oh Daisey Rates It This Way
A naturally occurring fatty acid that helps soften the skin and stabilize cosmetic formulations. It has a long history of safe cosmetic use.
Evidence Level
Strong
Sources
- https://www.cir-safety.org/; https://cosmetics.ec.europa.eu/cosing/