INCI name

GLYCERYL DIOLEATE

Glyceryl dioleate

A glycerol diester of oleic acid used as an emollient.

What it is

Glyceryl dioleate is the diester of glycerin and oleic acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient.

Where it is used

Used in creams, lotions, lip products and makeup.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal whether the raw materials are of plant or synthetic origin.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (77)

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