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
unilever
DermaSpa Nutri Essence³
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Neutro Roberts
Dermazero
Lists fragrance
Neutro Roberts
DermaZero, pelli intolleranti
Lists fragrance
La Roche-Posay
Dermo-pediatrics spray application facile SPF 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Winky Lux
Detail Oriented Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Palladio
DOUBLE AGENT MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
DOUBLE TROUBLE MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
Dove
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
dove body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Dove
Dove Body wash
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
dove
dove deep moisture
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove DermaSpa Crème Hydratante Corps Nutri Essence Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Unilever
Dove DermaSpa Crème Hydratante Corps Richesse Cachemire Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Douche Soin Hypoallergénique pour Peau Sensible 400ml
Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Amande et Hibiscus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Eau Micellaire Peau Sensible 400ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Hydratant Lot 2 x 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
DOVE Gel Douche Hypoallergénique 2x400ml
Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Nutrition Intense 400ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Nutrition Intense 750ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Revive 500ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Soin à l’Huile d’Amande Lot 2x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Soin Hydratant 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Soin Hydratant Lot 2 x 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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