PCA Glyceryl Oleate

PCA Glyceryl Oleate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 96 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePCA GLYCERYL OLEATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number84608-82-2
EC number283-393-3
Prevalence96 products (0.1% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches30

Used in

Shampoos 32.3%Conditioners 15.6%Hair Masks 12.5%Body Washes 7.3%Leave-in Conditioners 4.2%Other 4.2%

Frequently asked

What does PCA Glyceryl Oleate do in skincare?
PCA Glyceryl Oleate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PCA Glyceryl 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 PCA Glyceryl Oleate?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (32.3% of its uses).

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