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Isopropyl palmitate is a chemical ingredient used in many cosmetic and skincare products. It is made from either palm oil or derived from animal fats, and is colorless and odorless. Its purpose is to moisturize and retain moisture in the skin. It also helps bind to other ingredients in skincare products to penetrate the skin better.
Isopropyl palmitate is best for use in oil-based skincare products that are intended to increase moisture, such as anti-aging creams, wrinkle-reducers, and products to smooth the complexion.
While being a great emollient and creating a light texture for your skincare, Isopropyl palmitate can clog pores if used at concentrations higher than 5%. Otherwise, unless you have a specific allergy to isopropyl palmitate, there aren’t any major drawbacks.
Age spots on your skin is known as hyperpigmentation, dark spots, or liver spots. There are several reasons you might experience hyperpigmentation, but those we are referring to here are those that are caused by acne scarring or sun exposure. Age spots are most common on the face, the shoulders, and the back. There are some age spots that might appear as a side effect of certain medications. Age spots are typically harmless, but we always recommend conferring with your dermatologist if you’re experiencing a larger-than-usual area of age spots, or if they are changing in color, thickness, or appearance in any way.
To prevent age spots, it’s best to moisturize daily and wear sunscreen. Additionally, antioxidants protect the skin from free radicals that damage cells and speed up aging. Ingredients and nutrients like vitamin C, acai oil, jojoba oil, alpha-lipoic acid, green tea extract, retinol/vitamin A, coenzyme Q10, caffeine, alpha-hydroxy acid and salicylic acid are all beneficial for preventing and reducing age spots. Hydrolyzed is also good for restoring the overall vitality of the skin.
Isopropyl palmitate may be effective for age spots, but there are many other factors that may affect whether this ingredient would work on your skin or if there are better ingredients that may work for you. Take this skin quiz to find the best ingredients for your skin and build your skincare routine.
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