Ingredient
Oleic Acid
cis-9-Octadecenoic Acid
Omega-9 Fatty Acid
What it is
A naturally occurring monounsaturated fatty acid used as an emollient and emulsifying/solubilizing component in cleansing oils and creams.
How it works
Softens and lubricates the skin and helps dissolve other oils in the formula, but at higher levels it can also wedge between stratum corneum lipids and disrupt the skin's barrier organization.
What it does
Emollient
Emulsifier
Skin conditioning
Concerns to know
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Potentially pore-clogging
Rated comedogenic in common references; may contribute to congestion for acne-prone skin.