Dextrin Palmitate
May feed Fungal Acne
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
Explained
Dextrin Palmitate comes from the palmitic acid ester of Dextrin. It is used as an emulsifier and texture enhancer.
Emulsifiers help keep ingredients together. According to a manufacturer, dextrin palmitate helps create a low-viscosity gel texture.
Due to its fatty acid base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.
See all 363 products with Dextrin Palmitate
Users who like it
14%
Users who avoid it
86%
What it does
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.4%
Top categories
Makeup
Lip Care
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Dextrin Palmitate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
75625
INCI Name
DEXTRIN PALMITATE
All Functions
Anticaking, Emulsifying, Surfactant