Palmitic Acid
Palmitic Acid is an emollient and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 559 products on Poliage, most often mascara, body wash and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A fatty acid from palm and other plant oils. Helps oil and water blend and softens skin.
What it does
Contains Palmitic Acid: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Palmitic Acid: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 78421, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as hexadecanoic acid.
Products that contain Palmitic Acid
Nivea
Protect & Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
NIVEA MEN
Protect & Care Rasiercreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Protection surgras douche soin nourrissante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Colgate
PROTEX FRESH SOAP
Lists fragrance
Cien
Rasiergel Sensitive
Lists fragrance
Ombia
Rasiergel Ultra Sensitiv
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Raspberry Fizz Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Dove
Rebalance Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Rebalancing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Refreshing White Peach and Jasmine Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Refreshing Wild Berries and Hibiscus with Nourishing Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer Fragrance Free
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Dove
Relax Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Relaxing Lavender Oil & Chamomile
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Renew Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Replenish Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Rescue Party Barrier Comfort Cream | Skin Barrier Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Peach & Lily
Rescue Party Barrier Restore Serum | Skin Barrier Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Reset Tropical Coconut & Lime Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Restorative Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Freeman
Restorative Eye Cream + Overnight Leave-On Treatment
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Freeman
Restorative Facial Cleanser + Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Unilever
Restoring ritual body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
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