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 nameSODIUM OLEATE
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number143-19-1 / 16558-02-4
EC number205-591-0
Prevalence85 products (0.09% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches480

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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