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Emulsifier

GLYCERYL OLEATE/ELAIDATE

85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A naturally-derived emollient and emulsifier from glycerin esterified with oleic and elaidic acids. Skin-identical glycerin-fatty-acid backbone makes it very well tolerated as a moisturizing and emulsifying ingredient.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective emollient and emulsifier
  • Skin-identical glycerin-fatty-acid backbone
  • Smooths and softens skin

Known concerns

  • May feel oily on acne-prone skin
  • Trace elaidate (trans-fat isomer) raises minor processing concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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