Oleyl Lactate

Oleyl Lactate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 10 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameOLEYL LACTATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number42175-36-0
Prevalence10 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Serums 50%Face Cleansers 20%General Moisturizers 10%Leave-in Treatments 10%Lip Stains 10%

Frequently asked

What does Oleyl Lactate do in skincare?
Oleyl Lactate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Oleyl Lactate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Oleyl Lactate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (50% of its uses).

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