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Potassium Palm Kernelate

Potassium Palm Kernelate

Potassium Palm Kernelate is the potassium salt of palm kernel fatty acids and is commonly used as a soap cleansing agent. It helps remove oil, dirt, and impurities from the skin while contributing to lather formation in cleansing products.

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Safety: Can be drying or irritating for some individuals, particularly those with dry or sensitive skin due to its high cleansing power.
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✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
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Functions
🧼 Cleansing
Removes dirt, oil and debris
🫧 Surfactant
Reduces surface tension between oil and water
🫧 Foaming Agent
Produces lather