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Cetyl Palmitate
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A waxy ingredient that thickens balms and rich creams and softens skin. It’s there for texture and feel.
What it does
A waxy ingredient made from cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid, also found in some plant and animal waxes. It thickens richer products like balms and creams and softens skin. It’s there for texture and feel.
The EU’s ingredient database lists it as an emollient (gives skin a soft, smooth look).European Commission, CosIng (© European Union, CC BY 4.0) · uses put in plain words by Drop ↗
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