Characteristics
- INCI
- Decyl Oleate
- CAS
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3687-46-5
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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222-981-6
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Decyl Oleate
- Functions
- emollient, skin conditioning
- Irritancy
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0 / 5
Irritation potential: 0–5, where 5 is the highest irritation rating for the ingredient.
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3 / 5
Comedogenicity index: 0–5. A non-comedogenic ingredient (0–1) is unlikely to cause cosmetic acne.
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Для кого подходит
Description
Decyl Oleate is a lightweight emollient made by combining decyl alcohol with oleic acid, a fatty acid often derived from plant oils. In skincare and haircare, it’s used mainly to soften, smooth, and improve spreadability. It gives formulas a silky, less greasy feel and can help reduce the drag that richer oils sometimes leave behind. You’ll often find it in creams, lotions, cleansers, sunscreens, makeup, and hair products where a more elegant texture is desired.
For skin, Decyl Oleate helps support a comfortable, conditioned feel and can make dry or rough-feeling skin seem softer and more supple. For hair, it can add slip and a smoother finish, which may be especially appealing in conditioners, serums, and styling products. People who like lightweight, fast-spreading formulas often enjoy it, especially if heavier butters or oils feel too rich.
Caveat: while it’s generally valued for its texture benefits, very rich emollients can feel too heavy for some oily or blemish-prone users, depending on the full formula. As with any ingredient, the overall product matters more than the ingredient alone.
Found in products (661 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции Soraya (17 продуктов)
