Decyl Oleate
Decyl Oleate
A lightweight fatty ester made from oleic acid and decyl alcohol. It's used as a lightweight emollient that softens the skin and improves product spreadability while helping reduce moisture loss.
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Safety: Low irritation potential
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
3/5 — Moderate likelihood
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
No aliases recorded
Functions
✨ Emollient
Softens and smooths skin by filling microscopic gaps between skin cells.
🧈 Lipid
Lipids play a crucial role in maintaining skin health and is a key component of the skin barrier. Ceramides and cholesterol are both examples of naturally occurring lipids.
🛡️ Occlusive
Forms a physical barrier on skin to seal in moisture and prevent water loss.
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