Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
What Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate is & what it does
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate is a citric acid ester of hydrogenated palm glycerides, derived from palm oil. In cosmetic and sunscreen formulas it acts mainly as an emulsion stabilizer and antioxidant-type helper that protects the oil phase from degrading. By keeping fats stable it supports the consistency and shelf life of creams and lotions.
What does Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate do in skincare?
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate is used mainly as an emulsion stabilizer and antioxidant-type helper. It protects the oil phase of a formula from breaking down, which supports the consistency and shelf life of creams and lotions. It is derived from palm oil combined with citric acid.
Is Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate natural or synthetic?
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate is nature-derived but processed. It is made from hydrogenated palm glycerides, which come from palm oil, combined with citric acid. The molecule is created through chemical processing of these natural raw materials.
Is Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate vegan?
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate is plant-derived, made from palm oil and citric acid, so the ingredient itself does not contain animal material. Whether a finished product is vegan depends on all of its other ingredients and the brand's policies. Checking the brand's vegan labeling is the best way to confirm.
Sunscreens with Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
We rate 27 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Annemarie Börlind Börlind Sun Dna-protect Sun Cream SPF30
90/100
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Annemarie Börlind Sun Anti Aging Sun Cream SPF 50
88/100
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DADO SENS Sun Lotion SPF 30
87/100
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics Wet Skin Gel Lotion SPF 50+
86/100
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Dermo-Kids Pediatrics Gel Spf 50+
86/100
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Anthelios XL Wet Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ (2024)
86/100
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Wet Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ (new Packaging, Australia 2025)
86/100
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Vichy Capital Soleil Wet Skin Gel SPF 50+
86/100
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Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Sun Defense For Face Spf 50 Pa+++
83/100
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Annemarie Börlind Sun Anti-Aging Sun Cream Spf 30
83/100