Oleic Acid
Our database includes 467 products that contain Oleic Acid.
Explained
Oleic Acid is an Omega-9 fatty acid. It can be found in many plant oils such as avocado and marula oils.
Oleic Acid is used to enhance the texture of products. It is also a cleansing agent. As an emollient, it can help hydrate and soften the skin.
Oleic Acid isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for oily skin and be bad for acne prone skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
You should know
Concerns
Oily Skin
Can worsen Oily Skin
Oily Skin is determined by your genetics, but can also be influenced by factors such as stress levels, changing hormonal levels, and humidity.
Acne
May cause Acne
Common acne is known as Acne vulgaris. Acne forms when skin follicles are clogged by sebum, hair, skin cells, or oils. There are several types of acne: whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts.
Fungal Acne
May feed Fungal Acne
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
Community Rating
Very Disliked
What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.8%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Treatments
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Oleic Acid
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
77906
INCI Name
OLEIC ACID
INN Name
oleic acid
EC #
 204-007-1
All Functions
Emollient, Emulsifying
