active

Retinyl Palmitate

Also known as RetinylPalmitate
INCI: RETINYL PALMITATE
CAS 79-81-2 EC 201-228-5
chemical compound
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

chemical compound

Purpose

Function

skin-conditioning, antioxidant
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Restricted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
EU Max Concentration0.3%
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationnone
MoSnot established
NOAEL4.1 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
pregnancy-cautioneu-restrictedlow-potencyfda_food_additive
Verdict

Least potent retinoid ester requiring three-step conversion to retinoic acid, with primary cosmetic value as antioxidant and emollient rather than anti-aging signaling molecule; good tolerability profile.

US Note

Safe at use levels; least potent retinoid; primarily antioxidant role

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
79-81-2
EC Number
201-228-5
INCI
RETINYL PALMITATE
Category
active
Updated
Apr 23, 2026