Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
What Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate is & what it does
A sugar-derived oil gellant that thickens oil phases and stabilizes pigments and filters. It helps build smooth, stable anhydrous and rich formulas.
What does Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate do in skincare?
Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate is used mainly as a thickener and gelling agent for oils and as a texture modifier. It helps structure oil-based and sunscreen formulas, improving spreadability and giving products a smoother, more cushioned feel.
Is Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate safe?
This ingredient is a starch-derived ester widely used in cosmetics and is generally considered safe and well tolerated for topical use. It functions as a formulation aid rather than an active, so reactions are uncommon.
Is Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate natural or synthetic?
It is best described as semi-synthetic. The dextrin backbone comes from a natural starch source, while the palmitate and ethylhexanoate parts are esters attached through processing, so the final ingredient is derived from nature but chemically modified.
Sunscreens with Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
We rate 7 sunscreens that contain it:
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Anessa Perfect Uv Sunscreen Skincare Gel Spf 50+ Pa++++
82/100
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Azloe Sunshine Drop Hybrid Tinted UV Screen SPF 45 Pa+++
82/100
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Senka Perfect UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++
81/100
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Shiseido Perfect Sun Protector Hydro Gel Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++
77/100
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Ruby's Organics Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40
75/100
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Anessa Uv Perfect Gel SPF 50+
73/100
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Mac Cosmetics
MAC Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation
49/100