Is Ethylhexyl Palmitate comedogenic?
A common emollient ester that feels light on application but leaves a thin occlusive layer.
This is informational, not medical advice.
Category: ester
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Fungal acne trigger Comedogenic Rating: 4 / 5 (High risk)
Mechanism & Risk:
A common emollient ester that feels light on application but leaves a thin occlusive layer. Several checkers list it as moderately high, so it is worth scanning for in heavy creams and sunscreens.
Common INCI Aliases: octyl palmitate, 2-ethylhexyl palmitate
Scientific References: getskinscore.com; labelpeek.com; skinsafecheck.com
Other names for Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- octyl palmitate
- 2-ethylhexyl palmitate
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