Dextrin Palmitate

Product Information

INCI: Dextrin Palmitate  |  Origin: Vegetable  |  Grade: Cosmetic

Functions: Gelling Agent | Viscosity Increasing (Nonaqueous) | Emulsion Stabilising | Anticaking | Emulsifying

Used In: Lip Gloss | Liquid Lipstick | Solid and Stick Makeup | Oil Cleansers | Sunscreens | Foundations | Mascara | Anhydrous Balms

Oil Gelling | Plant Based | Clear Gels | Pigment Dispersing | Heat Set | Wax Free Structure

Benefits

•      Acts as an oil gelling agent that turns liquid oils into firm, pourable gels

•      Functions as a viscosity increasing agent for anhydrous systems without adding hard wax

•      Forms clear oil gels that hold shine and gloss in lip products

•      Disperses pigments evenly, reducing colour streaking in oil-based makeup

•      Sets on cooling, giving structure to sticks and balms without a waxy drag

•      Helps stabilise oil-rich systems so dense formulas resist separation over time

•      Compatible with mineral, vegetable, and ester oils, giving formulators wide oil-phase choice

•      Plant-derived from starch and palmitic acid, suited to plant based positioning

Applications

In lip gloss, Dextrin Palmitate thickens the oil base into a clear gel that holds high gloss on the lip without dripping. It keeps pigments and pearls suspended so colour stays even from first use to last.

In liquid lipstick, it builds the viscosity needed for a smooth, controlled glide while the gel structure resists flowing once applied. The thixotropic set helps the film stay put rather than feathering at the lip line.

In an oil cleanser, it adds body and a gel-like stability so the product feels rich rather than runny in the bottle. It melts cleanly on contact with skin to lift makeup and sunscreen.

In sunscreen, it helps disperse mineral filters and adds viscosity to anhydrous and oil-rich bases for an even, non-settling layer. It supports a uniform film that carries filters and pigments consistently across the skin.

In solid foundation and stick makeup, it acts as a structuring gellant that builds hardness without the heavy feel of high wax loads. The balance of firmness and payoff shifts with your oil choice and pigment level.

How to Use

For Lip Gloss and Lip Colour

Start with Dextrin Palmitate at around 1.5 to 3% of your oil phase, dispersed into the oils and heated until fully clear before cooling to set. The exact level depends on the oils you choose, since the gel viscosity is oil-dependent and shifts with your ester and carrier blend.

For Oil Cleansers

Use roughly 2 to 5% in the oil blend to move a thin oil into a soft gel body. Your final level depends on the rinse-off behaviour and the emulsifier system you are pairing it with.

For Solid and Stick Makeup

Begin near the higher end of the 3 to 5% range to build a firm stick that releases payoff on contact. The wax and oil balance that completes the stick depends on your target hardness and the climate where it will be sold.

For formulation ratios, batch guidance, and troubleshooting support, contact the CosmySupplies team directly.

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