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Palm Oil

Vegetable oil pressed from the fruit of the African oil palm (Elaeis guineensis). Contains a balanced ratio of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, including oleic acid (omega-9) and linoleic acid (omega-6). Widely used in cosmetics and processed foods due to its stable shelf life.

Rating:
4

About This Ingredient

Learn more about this ingredient and how it affects your skin.

How It Can Clog Pores

High oleic acid content can stimulate excess sebum production while the oil's occlusive nature traps debris in pores. The comedogenic compounds can lead to blackheads and inflammatory acne.

Where It's Found

Soaps, cosmetics, processed foods, candles

Risk

HIGH

Alternative

Sunflower Oil, Safflower Oil, Jojoba Oil

Derived From

Oil palm fruit (Elaeis guineensis)