Isoamyl Palmitate/stearate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Isoamyl Palmitate/Stearate is the product obtained by the reaction of Isoamyl Alcohol with a mixture of palmitic and stearic acids.
What does it do?
Isoamyl Palmitate/stearate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
-
Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
-
Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
-
Uv filter
absorbs or reflects ultraviolet radiation, the active ingredient class in sunscreens
EU regulatory status
Isoamyl Palmitate/stearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Isoamyl Palmitate/stearate?
Isoamyl Palmitate/stearate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Isoamyl Palmitate/Stearate is the product obtained by the reaction of Isoamyl Alcohol with a mixture of palmitic and stearic acids.
Is Isoamyl Palmitate/stearate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Isoamyl Palmitate/stearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Isoamyl Palmitate/stearate do in cosmetic products?
Isoamyl Palmitate/stearate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, uv filter.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 27/04/2018