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DEXTRIN PALMITATE.

Valuable CAS 83271-10-7 / ANTICAKING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Dextrin Palmitate is a versatile cosmetic ingredient primarily functioning as an emulsifier and thickener, crucial for optimizing product consistency and stability. Beyond its formulary roles, it acts as a sophisticated texture enhancer, imparting a smooth feel while reducing tackiness, and offers emollient properties to support skin hydration.

Summary

Emulsifier Thickener / Viscosity Controller Product Stabilizer Texture Enhancer Emollient Binder / Anti-caking Agent Oil Gelling Agent Surfactant / Cleansing Agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

Dextrin Palmitate primarily enhances product integrity and skin feel. It acts as an emulsifier by reducing surface tension, facilitating the stable blending of immiscible substances like oil and water. It functions as a thickener and viscosity-controlling agent, adjusting the texture of formulations, and stabilizes products by improving ingredient compatibility and extending shelf-life. As a texture enhancer, it improves product spreadability, reduces tackiness and greasiness, and contributes to a smooth skin feel. Additionally, it offers emollient benefits, aiding in moisture retention and supporting skin elasticity. It also serves as a binder to prevent caking in powdered products and as an effective oil gelling agent.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH 4.5 – 6.5
0 7 14

Stability

This ingredient exhibits broad solubility in various non-aqueous solvents, forming clear, stable gels or viscous solutions, particularly when heated to 80-90°C with stirring. Some sources also report solubility in water. It is compatible with most oils, including mineral, vegetal, and esters. It forms temperature-reversible gels and provides excellent stability in emulsions.

Synergies

  • most oils (mineral, vegetal, esters)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) concluded Dextrin Palmitate is safe for use in current cosmetic practices and concentrations, as affirmed in their September 2015 report. It is also generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food products. While broadly considered non-toxic and not known to cause adverse effects when used as directed, it is generally non-comedogenic but may potentially exacerbate fungal acne symptoms in some individuals.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Dextrin Palmitate is a valuable multi-functional ingredient, crucial for enhancing product texture, stability, and delivering emollient benefits across various skin types with a low risk of irritation or comedogenicity.

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