Very Disliked
Cetyl Palmitate
May feed Fungal Acne
These ingredients are considered potential triggers for fungal acne, but not everyone will react to them. Because fungal acne can be tricky to identify and manage, it’s best to consult a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
Explained
Cetyl Palmitate is a wax-like substance.
It comes from palmitic acid and palmityl alcohol. Cetyl Palmitate may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne.
This ingredient is naturally found in the guava fruit and stony corals.
See all 1,182 products with Cetyl Palmitate
What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Masking
Obscuring or blocking
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Alternative names
Hexadecyl Hexadecanoate
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.4%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Cetyl Palmitate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
74965
INCI Name
CETYL PALMITATE
EC #
 208-736-6
All Functions
Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning
