Palmitic Acid (C16)
Simple steps for best results
Designed for Palmitic Acid (C16)-based cosmetic formulations and personal care product development.
Select the suitable grade
Use cosmetic-grade Palmitic Acid (C16) suited to your intended skincare, cleansing, shaving, haircare, or personal care formulation.
Match with the product format
Use in facial cleansers, face washes, cleansing creams, cleansing bars, bath soaps, body washes, shaving creams, shaving foams, creams, moisturizers, lotions, lip products, shampoos, conditioners, and hair creams.
Blend into the formulation
Incorporate Palmitic Acid into the appropriate oil phase and process according to the formulation method, ensuring thorough melting, mixing, and uniform distribution throughout the product.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Palmitic Acid (C16).
What is Palmitic Acid (C16) used for?
Palmitic Acid is a saturated fatty acid used as an emollient, cleansing aid, surfactant component, and texture-enhancing ingredient in cosmetic and personal care formulations.
Is Palmitic Acid (C16) oil soluble or water soluble?
Palmitic Acid is oil-soluble and is typically incorporated into the oil phase of suitable cosmetic formulations.
Which cosmetic products can include Palmitic Acid (C16)?
It can be used in facial cleansers, face washes, cleansing creams, cleansing bars, bath soaps, body washes, shaving creams, shaving foams, facial creams, moisturizers, body creams, lotions, massage creams, lip balms, lipsticks, hair conditioners, shampoos, hair creams, and other skincare, haircare, cleansing, and personal care products.
What cosmetic concepts is Palmitic Acid (C16) suitable for?
It is suitable for cleansing formulations, soap and syndet products, shaving products, emollient skincare, body care, haircare, and formulations requiring improved texture, creamy consistency, and conditioning properties.
Is this product for internal use?
No, this product is intended only for external cosmetic formulation use.