Comments on: Octyl Palmitate (A.k.A. Ethylhexyl Palmitate): Is It Comedogenic?

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 11:27:00 +0000

In reply to danielle. Danielle, octyl palmitate is often used to replace silicones. But I'm not sure if those are a valid alternative for you? I know some people don't like using them either.

By: danielle

danielle — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 15:46:06 +0000

Hello, do you know of any ingredients in cosmetics that achieve the same purpose as octyl palmitate without being palm-oil derived? are there any? i’m trying to stop buying things containing palm oil but the majority of my favourite makeup brands use octyl palmitate in eyeshadows etc

By: Gio

Gio — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 09:35:48 +0000

In reply to Amanda.

Amanda, sorry to hear about your allergy. I recommend you stay away from any skincare products with SPF. Instead, for sun protection, use only a sunscreen with zinc oxide. You can check out my fave picks here: http://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/zinc-oxide-best-sunscreen/

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 13:15:40 +0000

I have just found out that I’m allergic to ethylhexyl palmitate yesterday. For almost 10yrs now, around summer time I would get blisters in patches on my hands and fingers, thought it was a form of dry skin due to only having it seasonally. After a 3 1/2hr ER visit I was informed that I have an allergic reaction, that covered my hands, arms, shoulders, neck and face, to this ingredient, found in almost all sunscreens. Is this also the reason I get these reactions when I wear makeup? Any suggestions on sunscreen and skin care products that don’t use this as an active ingredient?

Thanks,
Amanda

By: Gio

Gio — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:50:49 +0000

In reply to Kayla Calcote. Kayla, everything made of matter is a chemical. Therefore, even water and plant-based ingredients are chemicals. Or better, they are made up of several different chemicals. There are both good and bad chemicals, regardless of their origin. Natural doesn't equal better and safer. Sometimes it does, but not always.

By: Kayla Calcote

Kayla Calcote — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 15:10:33 +0000

I noticed that most of the massage lotions and oils that you ladies have used are chemical based. The best way to avoid chemical irritations is to use botanical based products made by botanical companies such as Arbonne.