Sodium Oleate
Sodium Oleate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 85 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | SODIUM OLEATE |
| Function | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 143-19-1 / 16558-02-4 |
| EC number | 205-591-0 |
| Prevalence | 85 products (0.09% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 480 |
Used in
Serums 28.2%Body Washes 24.7%Face Cleansers 14.1%Body Scrubs 7.1%Toners 7.1%Facial Treatments 3.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Sodium Oleate do in skincare?
- Sodium Oleate functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Sodium 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 Sodium Oleate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (28.2% of its uses).
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