palmitate
noun
pal·mi·tate
ˈpal-mə-ˌtāt 
ˈpȯl-
ˈpä-,
ˈpäl-,
ˈpȯ-
ˈpȯl-
: a salt or ester of palmitic acid
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Also, though Retin-A is usually associated with prescription medication and skin care, plenty of over-the-counter formulations contain vitamin A derivatives like retinol and retinyl palmitate, both of which should be banned from your pregnancy beauty kit.
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Bee Shapiro, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2016
Key ingredients: Retinyl palmitate, fruit acids, aloe vera, hyaluronic acid
Skin Type: All, sensitive
Size: 6 fl.
—ELLE, 31 July 2023
The Crest Whitening Emulsions Pen hydrates your teeth with hydrogen peroxide suspended in a hydrating blend of petrolatum and sorbitan palmitate.
—Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 7 July 2023
In addition to being cruelty-free, the brand is also free of parabens, formaldehyde, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban and triclosan.
—Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Apr. 2023
It is made with natural ingredients like l-arginine, ascorbyl palmitate, and hyaluronic acid for maximum safety.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2023
The ingredients: pasteurized milk, cream, milk protein concentrate, whey protein concentrate, and live active yogurt cultures (acidophilus, Bifidus, L. bulgaricus, and S. thermophilus, vitamin A palmitate, and vitamin D3).
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 5 Jan. 2023
In the past, pure retinol was combined with a fatty acid called palmitic acid to formulate pro-retinol, giving it the scientific name retinyl palmitate.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 4 Sep. 2021
Most of the debate focuses on two common sunscreen ingredients: Retinyl palmitate and oxybenzone.
—Guest Blogger, Discover Magazine, 17 July 2012
Bee Shapiro, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2016
Key ingredients: Retinyl palmitate, fruit acids, aloe vera, hyaluronic acid
Skin Type: All, sensitive
Size: 6 fl.
—ELLE, 31 July 2023
The Crest Whitening Emulsions Pen hydrates your teeth with hydrogen peroxide suspended in a hydrating blend of petrolatum and sorbitan palmitate.
—Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 7 July 2023
In addition to being cruelty-free, the brand is also free of parabens, formaldehyde, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban and triclosan.
—Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Apr. 2023
It is made with natural ingredients like l-arginine, ascorbyl palmitate, and hyaluronic acid for maximum safety.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2023
The ingredients: pasteurized milk, cream, milk protein concentrate, whey protein concentrate, and live active yogurt cultures (acidophilus, Bifidus, L. bulgaricus, and S. thermophilus, vitamin A palmitate, and vitamin D3).
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 5 Jan. 2023
In the past, pure retinol was combined with a fatty acid called palmitic acid to formulate pro-retinol, giving it the scientific name retinyl palmitate.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 4 Sep. 2021
Most of the debate focuses on two common sunscreen ingredients: Retinyl palmitate and oxybenzone.
—Guest Blogger, Discover Magazine, 17 July 2012
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palmitate
noun
pal·mi·tate
ˈpal-mə-ˌtāt
ˈpä(l)m-ə-
ˈpä(l)m-ə-
: a salt or ester of palmitic acid
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