An ester of lauryl alcohol and oleic acid used as an emollient.
What it is
Lauryl oleate is dodecyl oleate, the ester of lauryl alcohol (dodecanol) and oleic acid. It is an oily liquid. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, body lotions, massage oils 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.
Commercial fatty acids and alcohols are often mixtures, so the raw material may contain related esters.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.