Polyglyceryl-3 Palmitate

AKA: Polyglyceryl-3 Ester, Emulsifier

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Clean

OriginDerived from glycerin and palmitic acid, both obtained from animal fats or plant oils through saponification. Synthesized through esterification of polyglycerin with palmitic acid under controlled chemical conditions.

Hexadecanoic acid, ester with triglycerol

CAS #

143710-24-1

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

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-assessed2 reviews →

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

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.

CIR · report published 2023

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