Cetearyl Palmitate

Cetearyl Palmitate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Cetyl Stearyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Ester
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDerived from palm oil and cetyl alcohol, both obtained from natural plant sources or synthetically produced. Synthesized through esterification of cetearyl alcohol with palmitic acid to create a waxy conditioning ester.
Hexadecanoic acid, C16-18-alkyl esters
CAS #
93820-81-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR