Know Your Ingredients: Isopropyl Palmitate

by beautifulwithbrains on November 8, 2008

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What it is
Isopropyl Palmitate is the ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a colorless and almost odorless liquid derived from palm oil.

What it does
Isopropyl Palmitate is an emollient: it smooths, softens and moisturizes skin.
It is also a thickening agent, providing the body of a product and increasing its viscosity, and a binding agent.

Side effects
Isopropyl Palmitate can clog pores.

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