{"product_id":"palmitic-acid","title":"Palmitic Acid","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"nzkedp\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003ePalmitic Acid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"35\"\u003ePalmitic Acid\u003c\/strong\u003e is a saturated fatty acid naturally found in palm oil, coconut oil, animal fats, and many plant oils. In cosmetics, it is commonly used as a thickener, emulsifier co-ingredient, surfactant raw material, and emollient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"292\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePalmitic Acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3h1ku8\" data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"309\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"582\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"32i2b4\" data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eINCI Name: \u003cstrong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"340\"\u003ePalmitic Acid\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w5usrc\" data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eChemical Formula: \u003cstrong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eC₁₆H₃₂O₂\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ag50x9\" data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eAppearance: White to off-white waxy flakes, beads, or powder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nm8li0\" data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eSolubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in oils and alcohols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y443zq\" data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"582\"\u003eOrigin: Can be derived from vegetable oils (commonly palm oil) or animal fats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5y7puq\" data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"622\"\u003e1. Thickening Agent\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"719\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x2wzkq\" data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eIncreases the viscosity of creams and lotions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11l9ed0\" data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eHelps create richer, more luxurious textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"738\"\u003e2. Emollient\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6xmlq\" data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eHelps soften and smooth the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rsdzmr\" data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eReduces moisture loss by supporting the skin's barrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"864\"\u003e3. Emulsion Stabilization\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ijgz3m\" data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eWorks with emulsifiers to improve stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fkbglf\" data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eHelps prevent separation of oil and water phases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e4. Foam Enhancement\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1duwh1d\" data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eCommonly used in soaps and cleansers to improve foam quality and creaminess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e5. Opacifying Effect\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ajg2nl\" data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eGives formulations a more opaque, creamy appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e6. Structural Agent\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t2tie6\" data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eAdds body and consistency to sticks, balms, and creams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"bx4tyg\" data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eTypical Usage Rates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1505\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1276\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1290\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eUsage Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1340\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCreams \u0026amp; lotions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e1–5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1371\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eRich creams\/butters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e3–10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1393\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCleansers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e1–5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1414\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSoap bars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e3–15%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1436\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLip balms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e1–10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1465\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDeodorant sticks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e2–10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1495\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHair conditioners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e0.5–3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"dcyl7b\" data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eFormulation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lctjin\" data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eUsually added to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eoil phase\u003c\/strong\u003e and heated to melt completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jgk7nj\" data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eTypical melting point is around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003e62–64°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gzqm9j\" data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eOften used alongside fatty alcohols such as \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCetyl Alcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eStearyl Alcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for enhanced thickening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kbcuje\" data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003eCan react with alkalis (such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide) to form soaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1l3n95q\" data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eAdvantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7wd1zg\" data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eCost-effective thickener.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hb42k2\" data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eImproves cream stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ofklwi\" data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003eProvides a rich skin feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r2dei\" data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003eNaturally derived options are widely available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jr5eae\" data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eVersatile across skin care, hair care, and cleansing products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1mte5th\" data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eTypical Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2323\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFor a standard facial cream, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003e1–3% Palmitic Acid\u003c\/strong\u003e is often used to add body and improve texture without making the formula overly heavy. For richer body creams and butters, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e3–5%\u003c\/strong\u003e is common.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GÜZEL.ME","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":53635248128299,"sku":"100662","price":10.0,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":53635248161067,"sku":"100663","price":2.75,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/9642\/0139\/files\/183dfdfa-6f56-49fd-91cd-1f9eb7e65368.jpg?v=1780400116","url":"https:\/\/www.guzel.me\/products\/palmitic-acid","provider":"GÜZEL.ME","version":"1.0","type":"link"}