Dihydroxy Methylchromonyl Palmitate
What Dihydroxy Methylchromonyl Palmitate is & what it does
Dihydroxy Methylchromonyl Palmitate is a synthetic ester that links a chromone-derived moiety to palmitic acid, a fatty acid. In skincare formulas it is used as a conditioning and antioxidant-oriented active, with the chromone portion intended to provide functional benefit and the palmitate portion improving oil solubility. Its hybrid lipid-soluble antioxidant design is its notable feature.
What does Dihydroxy Methylchromonyl Palmitate do in skincare?
Dihydroxy Methylchromonyl Palmitate is used as a conditioning and antioxidant-oriented active. It joins a chromone-derived part, intended to provide the functional benefit, with a palmitate (fatty acid) part that makes it oil-soluble for easier use in formulas. It is a supportive ingredient rather than a sunscreen filter.
Is Dihydroxy Methylchromonyl Palmitate safe?
This ingredient is used as a cosmetic active at low levels and is generally regarded as suitable for topical use. As a synthetic ester it is designed for stability and skin compatibility. Individual responses vary, so patch testing a new product is a reasonable precaution.
Is Dihydroxy Methylchromonyl Palmitate natural or synthetic?
Dihydroxy Methylchromonyl Palmitate is synthetic. It is a man-made ester combining a chromone-type moiety with palmitic acid. Because it is produced synthetically rather than from animal sources, it is generally suitable for vegan formulations.
Sunscreens with Dihydroxy Methylchromonyl Palmitate
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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Ultrasun SPF 30 Body Tan Activator
91/100
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Gerovital Crema Nuantatoare SPF 50
91/100
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Gerovital Loțiune Spray Protecție Solară Copii SPF 50 Sun/ Kids Sunscreen Spray Lotion SPF 50 Sun
85/100
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ISDIN Fusion Water Magic Glow SPF 30
82/100
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Farmec gerovital
Farmec Romania Gerovital Sunscreen Cream SPF 50+
62/100
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ISDIN Hydro Oil Protege Y Broncea
60/100