Palmitic Acid

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid is the most common saturated fatty acid mainly derived from the fruit of Oil Palm. One of the main uses of palmitic acid is in soaps because of its ability to help keep skin smooth. Palmitic acid is found in beeswax, which is a popular ingredient in personal care products. In cosmetics, palmitic acid is used in skin make-up to hide blemishes. In food industry it is used to add texture and "mouth feel" to processed foods, palmitic acid and its sodium salt find wide use in foodstuffs.