Palm glycerides (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Palm glycerides are mixtures of glycerides that are formed by reaction with one or more fatty acids from palm oil (mono-, di- or triglycerides). The glycerol esters act as emollients (makes the skin smooth and supple) and as emulsifiers (surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic products as an auxiliary agent to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to form an emulsion),

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