Hydrogenated Palm Oil

Hydrogenated Palm Oil 1
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AKA: Hardened palm oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Indonesia, Malaysia. Derived from palm fruit oil grown primarily in Indonesia and Malaysia. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation of natural palm oil to increase stability and melting point.
Oils, palm, hydrogenated
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
68514-74-9, 8033-29-2
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions mild (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.2–30%
Rinse-off2%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2010 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR