- Comedogenic
- Not rated
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Antioxidant ester
- INCI name
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Ascorbyl Palmitate scores 0/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, though it is still a fungal-acne trigger. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ascorbyl Palmitate comedogenic?
Ascorbyl Palmitate has no standard rating on the comedogenic scale. It is, however, a fungal-acne trigger. A fat-soluble form of vitamin C bound to palmitic acid. The palmitate part is a fatty acid that yeast can use.
Is Ascorbyl Palmitate safe for fungal acne?
No. Ascorbyl Palmitate can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Ascorbyl Palmitate cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.