Palmitoyl Glycine
What Palmitoyl Glycine is & what it does
Palmitoyl Glycine is a lipoamino acid made by attaching a palmitic acid chain to the amino acid glycine. It is commonly used as a skin-conditioning and texture-improving ingredient, and is sometimes included for a soft, smooth after-feel and to support skin barrier comfort. It is not a UV filter and does not provide sun protection. No concerns are listed for it in this catalog.
What is Palmitoyl Glycine?
It is a lipoamino acid formed by joining palmitic acid to the amino acid glycine. It is used in skincare as a conditioning agent.
What does Palmitoyl Glycine do in skincare?
It is commonly used to improve texture and leave a soft, smooth feel, and is sometimes included to support skin barrier comfort. It is not a UV filter and adds no sun protection.
Is Palmitoyl Glycine safe?
It is widely used in cosmetics and has no concerns flagged in this catalog. It is generally considered gentle on the skin.
Sunscreens with Palmitoyl Glycine
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Comfort Zone Sublime Skin Color Perfect SPF 50
86/100
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Regaliz Truderma Spf-50 Sunscreen Gel
82/100
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Daughter Earth Sunnydip Mineral Sunscreen With Vitamin C, SPF 35, Pa+++
70/100