DECYL OLEATE

Decyl oleate is an ester of oleic acid and decanol that is used as a smoothing, moisturizing emollient in skin care products. Due to its similarity to natural skin lipids, it improves the feel of the skin.(1, 2)

(1) Bährle-Rapp, M. (2012). Springer Lexikon Kosmetik und Körperpflege. 4th revised and expanded edition. Springer.

(2) Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Decyl and Isodecyl Oleates. International Journal of Toxicology, 1982, 1, 85 - 95.