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
Auchan
Crème mains anti-âge
Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Crème mains anti-dessèchement
Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Crème Mains Apaisante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Neutrogena
Crème mains hydratante concentrée
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Neutrogena
Crème mains hydratante concentrée Formule Norvégienne
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens
Cosmia
Crème mains nourrissante
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Cosmia
Crème mains SOS mains abîmées
Lists fragrance
johnson-johnson
crème pieds très secs et abîmés
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Neutrogena
Crème pieds très secs et abîmés
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Creme: viso, mani, corpo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Dove
Curl Nourishment Baby Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
D·E·J Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Eucerin
Daily Hydration Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
daily nourishing body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Neutrogena
Deep Moisture
Lists silicones
Dove
Deep Moisture Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Deep Moisture Body Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Deep Reviving Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Defense CC Créme
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid
Maybelline
Define A Lash Lengthening Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Nivea
Delicate Orchid & Amber Pampering Body Wash
Body wash · Lists sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Derma Spa Sommer Revival
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
DermaSpa Intensive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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