Cetyl Palmitate is a white granular skin sensory conditioner, usually packed in 20 kg bags.It can bring a dry and non-greasy skin feeling, and its rod-like microstructure can significantly reduce the hardness of the cream, while making the product better to push away, the skin absorbs faster, and it can avoid whitening problems when applying.By adding 1-5% to the formula daily, you can get a better product texture, while significantly improving the sensory experience when using it, making the finished product more outstanding in both skin feeling and appearance.
From a Chemical Perspective
From the chemical definition, it is Cetyl Palmitate, the molecular formula is C₃₂H₆₄O₂, and the molecular weight is 480.85.It is an ester formed by the esterification reaction of C16 alcohol and palmitic acid. This lipophilic solid can be dissolved in mineral oils and esters, as well as dispersed in ethylene glycol and natural oils.In addition, its crystallization properties and melting behavior can provide a support structure for the formula, and it can also play a gentle thickening role, which means that when you adjust the texture of the product, you don't have to worry about making the viscosity too high, and the formula adjustment will be more flexible.
Applications in Cosmetics and Personal Care
Cetyl Palmitate is often used in creams, lotions, balms and makeup products. It can make the product better extend, reduce the hardness of the cream, and enhance the skin feeling when absorbed by the skin, so that it has a smooth finishing effect after application.It is in tune with common emollients and emulsifiers. You can also use it with cosmetic emulsifiers. This will allow you to achieve a dual effect-it can stabilize the texture of the product and bring conditioning effects to the skin and hair. At the same time, it plays an antistatic role and makes the product more functional.