PALMITIC ACID

Origin: Palmitic acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid (LCFA), a term for fatty acids containing 13 to 21 carbons. Palmitic acid contains 16 carbons. This acid is found in most fats and oils, such as soybean oil.

Benefits: It is used as an emollient, emulsifier, thickener and carrier agent for other ingredients in cosmetic solutions. Also of note, it gives products good extensibility.