Oleic/Linoleic Triglyceride

AKA: Mixed Oil Ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from glycerin and oleic and linoleic fatty acids, typically sourced from vegetable oils like soybean or safflower. Synthesized through esterification, where glycerin is chemically bonded with the two unsaturated fatty acids under catalytic conditions.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, mixed triesters with 9(Z)-octadecenoic acid and 9(Z),12(Z)-octadecadienoic acid
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2022
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR