Cetearyl Palmitate
AKA “Cetyl Stearyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Ester”
Emollient
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Ingredient Facts
Cetearyl palmitate
AKA: Cetyl Stearyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Ester
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Hexadecanoic acid, C16-18-alkyl esters
CAS #
93820-81-6
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester combining cetyl and stearyl alcohols with palmitic acid from natural sources. Developed as an emollient and thickening agent with historical roots in traditional use of palm-derived oils in skincare.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR