Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
What Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide is & what it does
Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide is a synthetic amino-acid-derived lipid built from hydroxyproline joined to fatty (cetyl and palmitic) chains. It acts as a skin-conditioning and emollient agent and can help reinforce the feel of the skin's surface lipid barrier. It is often included in moisturizing and anti-aging style formulas for a smooth, replenished finish.
What does Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide do in skincare?
It acts as a skin-conditioning emollient. Built from the amino acid hydroxyproline joined to fatty chains, it helps soften the skin and can support the feel of the surface lipid barrier. It is common in moisturizing and anti-aging style formulas.
Is Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide natural or synthetic?
It is a synthetic ingredient, made by combining hydroxyproline with cetyl and palmitic fatty components. Some of its building blocks can originate from natural sources, but the finished molecule is produced through cosmetic synthesis.
Is Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide comedogenic?
There is limited published data on its comedogenicity. As a fatty amide-type emollient it could in theory feel rich on the skin, so people very prone to clogged pores may prefer to monitor how their skin responds. Comedogenicity also depends heavily on the full formula and how much is used.
Sunscreens with Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Cellular MD Daily Shield Lotion SPF + Epf
83/100
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Skinbetter Science Sunbetter® Tone Smart SPF 68 Sunscreen Compact
81/100
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SkinBetter Sunbetter™ Sheer SPF 56 Sunscreen Stick
80/100
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doris day Hydrate Facial Silk Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40
75/100
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Philosophy Miracle Worker SPF 50 Miraculous Anti-aging Fluid
60/100