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Palmitic Acid

Noun

Palmitic Acid is a naturally occurring fatty acids found in both plants and animals. Palmitic Acid is the most common saturated fatty acid found in the human body.  

It is used in skincare as both an emollient and moisturizer.  It can also act as a cleanser and enhance the texture of the product. 

Palmitic Acid is naturally found in ingredients such as beeswax, palm oil, soybean oil, dairy products and meats.

Example of Palmitic Acid in a sentence
Palmitic Acid is found naturally in beeswax.

Synonyms
saturated fatty acid, long chain fatty acid, waxy acid, glycerides