Oleyl Oleate
Oleyl Oleate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 27 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | OLEYL OLEATE |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT |
| CAS number | 3687-45-4 |
| EC number | 222-980-0 |
| Prevalence | 27 products (0.03% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
General Moisturizers 14.8%Night Moisturizers 14.8%Hair Masks 11.1%Body Lotions 7.4%Day Moisturizers 7.4%Body Treatments 3.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Oleyl Oleate do in skincare?
- Oleyl Oleate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Oleyl Oleate 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 Oleate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (14.8% of its uses).
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