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Palmitic Acid

Korean: 팔미틱애씨드 · Functions: skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Our noteA fatty acid used as an emollient and in emulsions.

Products listing Palmitic Acid

Also listed as

Palmitic Acid 팔미틱애씨드

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

What is Palmitic Acid?

A fatty acid used as an emollient and in emulsions.

Is Palmitic Acid banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Palmitic Acid banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Palmitic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Palmitic Acid used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying.

What is Palmitic Acid called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 팔미틱애씨드.

Which K-beauty products contain Palmitic Acid?

24+ products we checked list it, for example Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cream, Mixsoon 1+1 Bean Cream 65ml, Missha 4D Mascara.

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