Glycol Dipalmate/Palm Kernelate/Olivate/Macadamiate

Glycol Dipalmate/Palm Kernelate/Olivate/Macadamiate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Glycol Esters, Multi-Oil Glycol Esters
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Glycol Dipalmate/Palm Kernelate/Olivate/Macadamiate is the diester of ethylene glicol with a misture of fatty acids derived from palm oil, palm kernel oil, olive oil and macadamia nut oil
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Developed in the late 20th century as a synthetic blend of glycol esters derived from or mimicking natural plant oils. Used in cosmetics as a multi-functional emollient and conditioning agent to provide texture similar to luxury natural oils.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR