Methyl Palmitate
The methyl ester of palmitic acid, used as a lightweight emollient and skin-conditioning agent in balms and creams.
Also known as: palmitic acid methyl ester
Benefits
- ✓Softens and smooths skin
- ✓Lightweight, non-greasy emollient feel
No known watch-fors.
In depth
What it does
The methyl ester of palmitic acid, used as a lightweight emollient and skin-conditioning agent in balms and creams. As an emollient ingredient, it is particularly valued for softens and smooths skin and lightweight, non-greasy emollient feel.
Skin type guide
Best suited to normal, dry, or combination skin. Lightweight emollients work for oily skin too — richer ones are best reserved for dry and very dry skin types.
How to use it
Works best as a later step in your routine, after water-based serums and treatments. Emollients help seal in earlier layers, so their placement matters — put lighter textures on first.