OriginDerived from oleyl alcohol and glycerin, both petroleum-derived or plant-derived fatty alcohols and polyols. Synthesized through etherification, bonding oleyl alcohol to glycerin via ether linkage formation.
(Z)-3-(9-Octadecenyloxy)propane-1,2-diol
Formula
C21H42O3
Mol. Weight
342.60
CAS #
593-31-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic (CIR Panel on the ingredient group)
CIR Panel statement covering this group of ingredients; not tested individually (CIR 588)
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