DECYL OLEATE

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

(1) Bährle-Rapp, M. (2012). Springer Encyclopedia of Cosmetics and Personal Care. 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.