Skincare Ingredient Audit
Isopropyl Palmitate
HIGH PORE-CLOGGING RISK
20/100
Safety Score
4.0/5
★★★★☆
The AI Verdict
Isopropyl Palmitate has a comedogenic rating of 4 out of 5. It is a highly comedogenic texture-enhancer that is notorious for penetrating the follicle and rapidly triggering deep, inflammatory breakouts in acne-prone skin.
Chemical Profile & Risk Factors
Isopropyl Palmitate
RATING: 4/5
A palm oil derivative used as a thickening agent and emollient. Because its molecular weight allows it to sink deeply into the pore, it acts as a plug for sebum, frequently causing closed comedones and cystic acne.
Follicular Penetration
HIGH
Like its sister ingredient Isopropyl Myristate, this chemical acts as a penetration enhancer. Not only does it clog the pore itself, it drags other potentially irritating chemicals deeper into the epidermis.
Detailed Specifications
Comedogenic Rating:
4/5 (High)
Primary Function:
Emollient / Thickener
Acne Risk:
Severe (Closed Comedones)
Safe for Acne-Prone Skin:
No