Oleic Acid
- Function
- Emollient emulsifying
- Status
- Not restricted under the EU or UK annexes
- In brief
- Oleic acid is a fatty acid found naturally in various plant and animal oils, such as olive oil. In cosmetics it is used as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin's surface, and as an emulsifying agent to help blend water and oil-based ingredients together.
- Appears in
- 4 catalogue products
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