Oleyl Erucate

Explained

Oleyl Erucate is created from oleyl alcohol and erucic acid. It mainly functions as an emollient.

Emollients help soften and hydrate the skin by forming a lightweight film on skin that reduces water loss and improves feel.

In some cases, Oleyl Erucate is used as a solvent or dispersing agent to help make formulations easier to spread.

This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.

See all 116 products with Oleyl Erucate

What it does

Emollient Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Eye Care
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 35709
INCI Name OLEYL ERUCATE
EC #  241-654-9
All Functions Emollient