palmitate
noun
pal·mi·tate
ˈpal-mə-ˌtāt 
ˈpȯl-
ˈpä-,
ˈpäl-,
ˈpȯ-
ˈpȯl-
: a salt or ester of palmitic acid
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Elevated triglycerides and a fatty acid called palmitate also impaired an enzyme called lysyl oxidase, which maintains the structure of the aortic wall, the team found.
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Brianna Abbott, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Key Ingredients: Squalane, cholesterol esters, vitamin E, vitamin C, retinyl palmitate, Morinda citrifolia extract, and Padina pavonica.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
The formula blends vitamin A (retinyl palmitate), vitamin E, and soothing botanicals like calendula, lavender, rosemary, and chamomile to help soften crepey texture and improve overall smoothness over time, leaving skin looking more bouncy and nourished.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
In addition to pure retinol, which helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, this unique product features retinyl palmitate, an antioxidant-rich skin protectant, as well as retinyl acetate, a natural form of vitamin A that keeps pores clean while stimulating collagen production.
—Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
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Brianna Abbott, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Key Ingredients: Squalane, cholesterol esters, vitamin E, vitamin C, retinyl palmitate, Morinda citrifolia extract, and Padina pavonica.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
The formula blends vitamin A (retinyl palmitate), vitamin E, and soothing botanicals like calendula, lavender, rosemary, and chamomile to help soften crepey texture and improve overall smoothness over time, leaving skin looking more bouncy and nourished.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
In addition to pure retinol, which helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, this unique product features retinyl palmitate, an antioxidant-rich skin protectant, as well as retinyl acetate, a natural form of vitamin A that keeps pores clean while stimulating collagen production.
—Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Palmitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palmitate. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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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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