Palm Oil at a Glance
- Also called Elaeis guineensis oil
- Contains antioxidant beta-carotene + vitamin E
- Rich in fatty acids
Palm Oil Description
, also known as the African palm tree. It is rich in several skin-beneficial ingredients, including antioxidants beta-carotene and vitamin E, and the fatty acids oleic and linoleic acids.
For more information, please see our entry on Elaeis guineensis oil.
Palm Oil References
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, November 2020, pages 4,031-4,061
International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology, July-August 2019, pages 323-329
Journal of Paramedical Sciences, August 2015, pages 117-134
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