Retinyl palmitate in skincare
An ester of retinol and palmitic acid.
What is retinyl palmitate?
An ester of retinol and palmitic acid. On the ingredient list, you can find the name Retinyl Palmitate. The dictionary uses both the common name and the INCI name, so you can compare the explanation with the packaging.
What does retinyl palmitate do for skin and the product?
A form of vitamin A used in cosmetic formulations.
Active ingredients are used for a specific skincare purpose. Amount, stability and combination with other ingredients determine what a product can do. An ingredient name alone does not substantiate a particular result.
Different retinoids cannot be compared solely by the percentage on the packaging.
How to read the ingredient list
Look at the product's purpose and overall composition. Position on the list does not tell you the exact concentration used or how your skin will react. One substance can serve several purposes in the same product.
Questions about retinyl palmitate
What does retinyl palmitate do in skincare?
A form of vitamin A used in cosmetic formulations.
What should I know about retinyl palmitate?
Different retinoids cannot be compared solely by the percentage on the packaging.
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About sources and ingredient names
The European Commission's CosIng database is a reference for cosmetic ingredient names and functions. An entry does not constitute approval of all uses or evidence of a particular product effect.
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