GLYCERYL OLEATE

Description: GLYCERYL OLEATE — emulsifier, emollient.

All Functions: emulsifier, emollient

Quick Facts:

• Category: emollient

Proven Benefits At A Glance:

• Glyceryl Oleate is a glyceryl monoester used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent and emulsifier
• It’s considered safe at the concentrations used in cosmetic products
• It’s not a sensitizer and won’t cause allergic reactions (unlike some related rosin-based glyceryl esters)
• It’s not a photosensitizer
• Undiluted forms may cause minor skin irritation, especially on damaged skin

Safety tier is a starting heuristic from regulatory status and comedogenic rating, not a dermatological verdict — see our Terms for the full disclaimer. Research confidence reflects how many real cited studies back this ingredient, not the strength of their findings.

🧪 GLYCERYL OLEATE

GLYCERYL OLEATE

CAS Number: 25496-72-4 / 111-03-5

Also Known As: —

Category: emollient

EC Number: 247-038-6

Korean Name: 글리세릴올리에이트

Oleic acid, monoester with glycerol

GLYCERYL OLEATE is an emollient ingredient used in skincare formulations.

🌍 Regulatory Status

📊 Comedogenicity

📚 Research & Evidence

🔬 The Science

Glyceryl Oleate belongs to a family of ingredients called glyceryl monoesters, which are widely used in cosmetics. Here’s what research shows:

#1: Function and composition — Glyceryl Oleate works as a skin-conditioning agent, which means it either softens and smooths the skin (emollient action) or helps bind different ingredients together (surfactant/emulsifying action) (Int J Toxicol, 2004). Importantly, these ingredients aren’t pure single compounds; commercial versions are actually mixtures containing monoesters, diesters, and triesters, with at least 90% purity. #2: How your body handles it — When absorbed, Glyceryl Oleate is metabolized (broken down) into free fatty acids and glycerol—both normal components your body already uses to make triglycerides, the body’s storage form of fat (Int J Toxicol, 2004).

#3: Safety at typical use levels — Glyceryl monoesters in general show little acute or short-term toxicity in animal studies, with no toxicity observed from chronic (long-term) exposure (Int J Toxicol, 2004). At the concentrations actually used in cosmetics—up to 12%—these ingredients are not irritating (Int J Toxicol, 2004). Undiluted or highly concentrated forms may produce minor skin irritation, particularly on abraded (damaged) skin, but this is not a concern at product-use levels. #4: Allergy and sensitivity — Glyceryl Oleate is not classified as a sensitizer, meaning it doesn’t cause allergic reactions upon repeated skin contact (Int J Toxicol, 2004).

(Note: some related rosin-based glyceryl esters may cause allergies, but Glyceryl Oleate is not among them.)

#5: Eye and mutation safety — Glyceryl Oleate (tested as part of Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate combinations) was not classified as an ocular irritant in rabbit studies and was not mutagenic in standard genetic toxicity testing (Int J Toxicol, 2004). The research base for Glyceryl Oleate specifically is limited; most detailed findings come from studying related glyceryl monoesters or tested combinations that include it.

💧 Skin Type Compatibility

Derived from this ingredient’s irritancy potential and comedogenicity rating against the needs of each skin type — e.g. oily and acne-prone skin are marked down for pore-clogging ingredients, sensitive skin for irritants. A starting heuristic, not a dermatological verdict.

⚠️ Don’t Combine With

🧴 Products Containing GLYCERYL OLEATE

• Schaebens Feuchtigkeits Maske
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• Kneipp 2 in 1 Dusche Lemongras Guarana
• Cosmo Naturel, Gravier Shampooing Cheveux secs Karité – Jojoba – Aloe
• shampoo
• Balea Men Arctic Fresh Duschgel
• Balea Creme Seife Sensitive
• Balea Duschgel Jamaica Vibes
• alverde Naturkosmetik Repair Spülung strapaziertes & brüchiges Haar
• ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND mild shampoo
• TABAC TABAC’S original bartshampoo & conditioner
• Logona Naturkosmetik Anti-Schuppenshampoo
• Logona Shampoing Logona BIO Aloe + Verveine Daily Care
• Logona Shampooing soin brillance
• Logona Nettoyant 3 en 1
• Lavera Anti-Schuppen-Schampoo
• Lavera Shampooing anti-pelliculaire
• Lavera Body Milk Sensitiv – Lavera
• Brisk 2in1-Bart-Shampoo
• Gel de bano con carbon activo

📄 Related Research

Matched by search — not necessarily verified support for every statement above.

• Unknown authors (2004). Final report of the amended safety assessment of Glyceryl Laurate, Glyceryl Laurate SE, Glyceryl Laurate/Oleate, Glyceryl Adipate, Glyceryl Alginate, Glyceryl Arachidate, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Caprate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Glyceryl Cocoate, Glyceryl Collagenate, Glyceryl Erucate, Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Glyceryl Hydrogenated Soyate, Glyceryl Hydroxystearate, Glyceryl Isopalmitate, Glyceryl Isostearate, Glyceryl Isostearate/Myristate, Glyceryl Isostearates, Glyceryl Lanolate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Glyceryl Montanate, Glyceryl Myristate, Glyceryl Isotridecanoate/Stearate/Adipate, Glyceryl Oleate SE, Glyceryl Oleate/Elaidate, Glyceryl Palmitate, Glyceryl Palmitate/Stearate, Glyceryl Palmitoleate, Glyceryl Pentadecanoate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Glyceryl Rosinate, Glyceryl Sesquioleate, Glyceryl/Sorbitol Oleate/Hydroxystearate, Glyceryl Stearate/Acetate, Glyceryl Stearate/Maleate, Glyceryl Tallowate, Glyceryl Thiopropionate, and Glyceryl Undecylenate. Int J Toxicol.