Ingredient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient ester used as a skin-conditioning agent. Moderately to highly comedogenic.
Ethylhexyl palmitate is a synthetic ester that provides a dry, silky skin feel and functions as an emollient and texture enhancer. Its comedogenic nature makes it problematic for acne-prone skin despite its widespread use in cosmetics.
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Comedogenic score: 4/5
Higher concern
Ethylhexyl Palmitate has a high comedogenic rating and is likely to clog pores. Reason: fatty acid ester with moderate to high comedogenic potential.
Higher concern
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can feed Malassezia yeast and may trigger or worsen fungal acne. Reason: fatty acid ester that feeds Malassezia yeast.
Low concern
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is generally considered safe during pregnancy.
Low concern
Ethylhexyl Palmitate has a low irritation potential and is well tolerated by most skin types.
Common Questions
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