Cetearyl Palmate

AKA: Cetearyl Palmitic Acid Ester

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginTypically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as starting materials. Synthesized through esterification of cetearyl alcohol with palmitic acid.

Cetearyl Palmate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and Palm Acid

CAS #

-

Form

Wax

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Locks In Moisture

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2015

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR