Potassium Palm Kernelate

AKA: Potassium salt of palm kernel fatty acids

Synthetic

Cleanser

Clean

OriginPalm kernel oil derives from the Arecaceae family, native to West Africa. Cold-pressed from the kernels of the oil palm tree. Saponified with potassium hydroxide to create a potassium soap surfactant.

Fatty acids, palm kernel oil, potassium salts

CAS #

70969-43-6

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Viscosity Controlling

Removes Impurities

Controls Viscosity

Removes dirt and impurities

Controls product thickness

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

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-onNot reported

Rinse-off0.3–30%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · report published 2017

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