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Is Palmitoyl Alanine vegetarian?

Palmitoyl Alanine

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Palmitoyl Alanine is a synthetic compound formed by the condensation of palmitic acid and the amino acid alanine, used as a skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics.

INCI name Palmitoyl Alanine
CosIng ID 86408
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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