Retinyl Palmitate

Retinyl Palmitate

INCI RETINYL PALMITATEEC number 201-228-5Role Skin conditioning

RETINYL PALMITATE (INCI: RETINYL PALMITATE) is an ingredient of plant, synthetic, or animal origin. It is used as a skin care agent.

Skin conditioningRestricted use
Ingredient

Roles & functions

Skin conditioning — Keeps the skin in good condition and protects it; improves its comfort.

Regulatory framework

What the authorities say

AuthorityStatus
Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009)Autorisé sous conditions
CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008)No CMR classification
ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health)Not identified as an endocrine disruptor
ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59)Not on the Candidate List (SVHC)
European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III)No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling
European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009)No referenced nanoform
European Commission — Annex III (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMTPermitted subject to restrictions (Annex III) — max (a) 0,05 % Retinol Equivalent (RE) (b) 0,3 % RE in (a) Body lotion (b) other leave-on and rinse-off products — For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use’. — From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 May 2027 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Products

Products containing it

Statistics

In Lou’s database

30
products listed
Most frequent categoriesAnti-aging · Eye contour · Hydration · Lips · Firming & anti-stretch marks
Most frequent brandsUriage · Eneomey · Bi-Oil · Poméol · Aloe Paris
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