ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE

Ethylhexyl palmitate is an alkyl ester that is frequently used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning ingredient.(1) Ethylhexyl palmitate is classified as an emollient.(2)

(1) Fiume MM, Heldreth BA, Bergfeld WF, et al. Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics. International Journal of Toxicology. 2015;34(2_suppl):5S-69S. doi:10.1177/1091581815594027

(2) Bährle-Rapp, M. (2012). Springer Encyclopedia of Cosmetics and Personal Care. 4th revised and expanded edition. Springer