Is Isopropyl Palmitate comedogenic?
A silky emollient ester made from palmitic acid and isopropyl alcohol.
This is informational, not medical advice.
Category: ester
Isopropyl Palmitate
Fungal acne trigger Comedogenic Rating: 4 / 5 (High risk)
Mechanism & Risk:
A silky emollient ester made from palmitic acid and isopropyl alcohol. It leaves an oily film on the skin surface and is rated high on most comedogenicity lists, so it is common in acne-prone product warnings.
Common INCI Aliases: IPP, isopropyl hexadecanoate
Scientific References: getskinscore.com; porecloggingcheck.com; skincarisma.com; skinsafecheck.com
Other names for Isopropyl Palmitate
- IPP
- isopropyl hexadecanoate
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