palm kernel acid

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Good
Categories:
Emollients , Surfactants/Detergent Cleansing Agents , Emulsifiers
A mixture of fatty acids derived from palm oil. Used as a cleansing agent, emulsifier, or to add opacity to cosmetic products such as soaps and water-soluble cleansers. Whereas derivatives of this ingredient are typically synthetic, palm kernel acid is natural. See palm oil

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