Yeast Palmitate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair fixing, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Saccharomyces cervisiae, reaction products with palmitoyl chloride
What does it do?
Yeast Palmitate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair fixing
holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Yeast Palmitate 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 Yeast Palmitate?
Yeast Palmitate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Saccharomyces cervisiae, reaction products with palmitoyl chloride
Is Yeast Palmitate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Yeast Palmitate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Yeast Palmitate do in cosmetic products?
Yeast Palmitate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair fixing, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Yeast Palmitate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Yeast Palmitate is 227200-19-3.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010