Very Disliked
Cetyl Palmitate
May feed Fungal Acne
Fungal acne-safe products avoid ingredients that feed Malassezia yeast, the cause of fungal acne. Unlike regular acne, fungal acne appears as small, uniform bumps and won't respond to typical acne treatments. If you suspect fungal acne, consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis.
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 1,262 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
1.3%
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
