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Retinyl Palmitate.

Also known as: vitamin A palmitate, retinol palmitate, preformed vitamin A

A form of vitamin A (retinol ester) used in sunscreens, anti-aging creams, and moisturizers.

Regulations

Global status.

How retinyl palmitate is regulated in cosmetics around the world.

Restricted in 3Allowed in 6No data for 2

33% of countries with data ban or restrict this ingredient

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธUSA
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บEU
Restricted
Details

Max 0.05% retinol equivalent in face/hand creams; 0.3% in other leave-on body products; banned in lip products and sprays at higher levels per Regulation 2024/996.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUK
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ทS. Korea
Restricted
Details

Retinol derivatives limited to ~0.07% retinol equivalent.

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บAustralia
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina
Restricted
Details

Retinol derivatives restricted with concentration limits.

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทBrazil
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณIndia
No Data
๐ŸŒASEAN
No Data
Why itโ€™s used

The reason brands include it.

Marketed as an anti-aging ingredient that promotes cell turnover and skin renewal. Also added to sunscreens as an antioxidant.

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Categories

Retinyl Palmitate in product types.

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Alternatives

Common alternatives.

bakuchiol (retinol alternative)
niacinamide (vitamin B3)
vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
rosehip oil

What Numbrrrz uses

Numbrrrz does not use retinyl palmitate. Every tube is organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions.

Questions

Quick answers.

What is Retinyl Palmitate?
A form of vitamin A (retinol ester) used in sunscreens, anti-aging creams, and moisturizers.
Why is Retinyl Palmitate used in cosmetics?
Marketed as an anti-aging ingredient that promotes cell turnover and skin renewal. Also added to sunscreens as an antioxidant.
How is Retinyl Palmitate regulated?
Approved for cosmetic use. The NTP study raised concerns but the FDA has not issued restrictions. EWG recommends avoiding in sun-exposed products.
Does Numbrrrz contain Retinyl Palmitate?
No. Numbrrrz is made from four base ingredients: organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions. That is a formulation choice, not a judgment about other products.
Four base ingredients

Prefer a short label?

Organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, in a 0.5 oz (14 g) USDA Organic tube.