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Palmitic Acid

Softens and smooths.

What it is

A fatty acid found naturally in palm oil and in many other plant oils and animal fats.

Softens the skin and helps oil and water blend.

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What it does in a formula

Softens and smoothsOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning - emollient
Helps oil and water mixOfficial EU function: Surfactant - emulsifying