What is OLEYL ERUCATE and what does it do?

Role: EMOLLIENT/EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

Family: Esterified oil (Esterified emollient)

Comedogenic index: 0

This emollient is an ester derived from oleyl alcohol and erucic acid.

As a skin-softening agent, oleyl erucate also acts as an occlusive agent, humectant and solvent in skincare products. An emollient obtained by esterification (oleic alcohol + erucic acid), it gives a rich feel to the touch.

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